What Milwaukee renters and those statewide should know about their possessions after an eviction.
Tag: evictions
Posted inFact briefs
In Wisconsin, do evictions stay on your record for 20 years?
Yes. Under Wisconsin Supreme Court rules, records of small claims cases — which include evictions — are kept for 20 years. Dismissed small claims cases, however, are removed from the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website after two years.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare
Long waits for federal rental assistance leave Milwaukee-area residents fearing eviction
Some renters say they waited months to find out whether they qualified for thousands of dollars in emergency help to pay past-due rent. Some are still waiting.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare
How to get rental assistance in Wisconsin
A guide to navigating assistance programs for those at risk of eviction during the pandemic.
Posted inEconomy
Evictions damage public health. The CDC aims to curb them — for now.
Housing and health are intertwined, experts have long preached. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pausing evictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inEconomy
‘Rent is still due’: What you need to know about the CDC’s order to pause residential evictions
A guide for renters at risk of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inEconomy
Timeline: Wisconsin’s eviction crisis
An interactive timeline showcasing how the pandemic escalated Wisconsin’s evictions crisis.