How To Avoid Eviction In Milwaukee During Coronavirus Moratorium

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee alderman Khalif J. Rainey on Wednesday reminded residents that certain steps must be taken to be protected from eviction.

Through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program, some renters cannot be evicted during the coronavirus pandemic. Rainey said that to qualify, residents are required to first submit documentation to their landlords.

The document, available online, certifies that renters have tried in good faith to make payments but were negatively affected by the coronavirus economy. It must be completed, signed and presented to a landlord.

"I strongly urge renters to take action to protect themselves from eviction as soon as possible. Don’t wait and find out that you were too late!" Rainey said in a statement.