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Housing Rights

Understanding your housing rights is key to protecting yourself as a tenant. These resources offer guidance on fair housing, tenant protections, and how to take action if your rights are violated.

Housing Rights

  • DATCP protects Wisconsin consumers—including renters—by promoting fair business practices. Renters can access resources like the Consumer Protection Hotline, the Home Ready Reference Guide, and tools for filing complaints.

  • The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council offers programming in the area of housing justice, such as investigative services for people who allege housing discrimination, trainings and technical assistance in fair housing, and outreach and education opportunities.

  • Tenants are protected by certain rights under Wisconsin state law. Knowing these rights can help tenants take action against landlord harassment. The Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection outlines tenant rights and responsibilities in this document.

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