Eviction Information For Wauwatosa Tenants

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa:

December 3, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic impact, record numbers of people are facing housing insecurity.

We prepared a list of resources available to Wauwatosa tenants who may find themselves facing potential evictions. While there is currently a federal moratorium on residential evictions through December 31, 2020 for failure to pay rent, evictions are continuing to proceed in Milwaukee County under a variety of exceptions to this moratorium.

Eviction Process

It is important to note that the City of Wauwatosa does not play a role in the eviction process. Evictions are handled in Milwaukee County Circuit Court and in Wisconsin a tenant can only be evicted by a court order issued by a judge or court commissioner. All evictions begin with service of a notice (5, 14 or 28 days) to vacate. Notices must be properly served on a tenant for an eviction to proceed. If the notice expires and a tenant has not vacated, landlords may then file the eviction in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. If a landlord succeeds in Circuit Court, an eviction is ordered and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is notified. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is responsible for executing any moves not voluntarily completed pursuant to a court order. The Wauwatosa Police Department plays no role in evictions.

Resources for Tenants

Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
Legal Aid offers legal assistance in eviction defense and other landlord/tenant issues.
https://lasmilwaukee.com/
Phone: (414) 727-5300

Community Advocates Rental Housing Resource Center
Community Advocates connects people to resources and offers one-time financial assistance to individuals and families facing eviction due to income loss.
https://communityadvocates.net
Phone: (414) 270-4646

IMPACT 211
For people facing eviction with no place to stay, dial 211. The 211 hotline connects people with local shelters and other resources that can help.
https://www.impact.org
Phone: 211

Mediate Milwaukee
Mediate Milwaukee offers mediation services in eviction cases, with a goal of avoiding eviction.
https://mediatewisconsin.com/
Phone: (414) 939-8800

Legal Action of Wisconsin
The Eviction Defense project offers legal assistance to people facing eviction.
https://www.legalaction.org/se...
Phone: (414) 278-7722

Resident Relief Foundation
The Resident Relief Foundation offers financial assistance to individuals and families facing eviction.
https://residentrelieffoundati...

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Wisconsin DCF offers one-time financial assistance for parents with urgent housing and utility costs. Applications must be made at a local W-2 agency.
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ea
(608) 422-7000

This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.