Landlord - Tenant Concerns

Before spending time and money filing a court action, both landlords and tenants can work out problems for NO COST through
​The Rental Housing Resource Center. Mediators can work with these topics and more:
  • Rent payment missed, late or partial payment
  • Maintenance, repairs, pests
  • Breach of lease agreement terms
  • Communication problems
  • Disruptive behavior / 911 calls
  • Security Deposit / Payment for damages​​
Do you need information on Rent Assistance?  
​Check out the new Rental Housing Resource Center for more information. 
Do you need to complete the CDC Declaration?  
Do you want to reopen your Eviction Case? 
Make an appointment for free legal advice with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Forms to request to reopen your case.
(Legal advice is strongly recommended!)​​
Was your Eviction case dismissed or dismissed by agreement? You may be able to seal your record. 
Make an appointment for free legal advice with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics. 
Forms to request to seal your case.
(Legal advice is strongly recommended!)
Would you like the forms and step-by-step checklist needed to start an eviction ?
​REMEMBER: You can get help with Landlord-Tenant issues at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Brief legal advice and referral information provided.
Would you like to file to get your security deposit back?

* This is a small claims action, you will be directed to the Small Claims page. REMEMBER: You can get help with Landlord-Tenant issues at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Brief legal advice and referral information provided.
Would you like help finding a lawyer?
Would you like more information about landlord-tenant issues?
I am a tenant. 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.

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    

I am a tenant. I have a court date for an eviction hearing.  
You may be eligible for assistance through Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Eviction Defense Project. Click here for more information: http://www.legalaction.org/services/eviction-defense-project-milwaukee

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

Other Resources for Landlords and 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/

Milwaukee Area Landlord Training: http://city.milwaukee.gov/Landlordtraining#.WigcR0qnHIU