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​Information for Tenants 

Facing Eviction? Before going to court, check out The Rental Housing Resource Center. Staff can work with these topics and more:
  • Rent payment missed, late or partial payment
  • Maintenance, repairs, pests
  • Communication problems
  • Eviction notice
  • Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities
Do you need information on Rent Assistance?  The Rental Housing Resource Center can assist you.​
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Mediate Wisconsin can also help landlords and tenants resolve issues before going to court.
Benefits of mediation include:

  • Save Time
  • Save Money
  • Avoid Court
  • Decide Your Own Solution

Small Claims Eviction Court Forms

REMEMBER: You can get help with Landlord-Tenant issues at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Brief legal advice and referral information provided.
Do you want to reopen your Eviction Case? 
Visit the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics
Forms to request to reopen your case.
(Legal advice is strongly recommended!)​​
  • Motion to Reopen (SC-515A):       .pdf form    Word doc
  • Order on Motion (SC-515B):          .pdf form    Word doc

Do you need information on how to satisfy a money judgment for eviction? 
See this document for steps to satisfy the judgment, a template letter to write to the creditor, and a copy of the Satisfaction of Judgment form to file with the court

Was your Eviction case dismissed or dismissed by agreement? You may be able to seal your record. 
Visit the Eviction Records Forms Clinic at the Milwaukee Justice Center on Thursday mornings for assistance (sign up starts at 8:30 am) or visit the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics for free legal advice. You can also fill out the form on the clinic flyer and we'll send you more information.
Forms to request to seal your case.
(Legal advice is strongly recommended!)
  • Eviction Sealing Instructions       
  • Notice of Motion and Motion to Seal Eviction Record
  • Declaration in Support of Motion to Seal or Redact Eviction Record 
  • Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Eviction Record
  • Plaintiff's Response to Motion to Seal or Redact Eviction Record   
  • Affidavit of Mailing (SC-5130V) 
  • motion-to-seal-forms.pdf 

Would you like to file a case to get your security deposit back?

This is a small claims action. Go to the Small Claims page. Visit the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics for free legal advice. ​
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Do you want to file an Answer and Counterclaim?

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Visit the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics for free legal advice
  • Answer and Counterclaim (SC-5200V)


Fee Waiver Forms
If you are unable to pay the filing fees, and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive the fees by completing form CV-410A&B below. 

Form CV-410A
Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs - Affidavit of Indigency

Form CV-410B
Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs

Frequently Asked Questions: 

I am a tenant. I have received a notice to vacate but I do not have a court date.
Mediate Wisconsin provides free mediation to help landlords and tenants resolve issues outside of court. To sign up, fill out an intake at Mediate Wisconsin 
 
I am a tenant and I received court papers for an eviction hearing.  

Milwaukee's Eviction Free MKE provides representation at court to income-eligible tenants.  Fill out an intake at Eviction Free MKE or call 414-892-RENT (7368)

My landlord has filed for eviction, but I have applied for emergency assistance.
SC-5500VA
Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's Application for Emergency Assistance
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SC-5500VB
Order on Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's  Application for Emergency Assistance

My landlord will not fix something and I want to not pay my rent because of it.
Not paying your rent--for any reason, including ignored repairs-- puts you at risk for eviction.   Even if the landlord has not done what they said would be done, you may still be evicted for not paying your rent.  Always pay your rent, no matter what the situation! Be sure to get a receipt for your rent payments.  Eviction judgment will remain on CCAP for many years and negatively affect your ability to rent other apartments.

Contact the RENTAL HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER for assistance. 

If you do not feel that the landlord is responding to your request for repairs and concerns, you may contact the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services to make a complaint.  Click here for information on contacting the city.
http://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/User/tweile/pdf/docs/Howtocomplain2DNSv2wb.pdf    
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Other Resources for Tenants

Landlord - Tenant Guide (WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection)
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Publications/LandlordTenantGuide.aspx    

Tenant Resource Center (Madison-area resources; helpful information for both landlords and tenants statewide): http://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/

Rent for Success - a free tenant-training program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing, and to provide helpful resources if anything does go wrong with an arrangement. For details, call (414) 286-8122.

Rent Smart - a virtual program focusing on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience, including landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. To sign up, fill out the application here.

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  • About Us
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
  • Our Partners
    • School Partners
    • Law Firm Partners
  • Services, Hours, & Location
    • Using Zoom
    • Online Resources
    • How To Complete Family Forms Videos
  • 2025 Run for Justice
  • Mobile Legal Clinic
  • Landlord - Tenant Resources
    • Early Resolution Mediation Program
  • Donate
  • Careers