Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

04/30/2026

Get Help Removing Past Evictions from Online CCAP Searches We have partnered with the Rental Housing Resource Center (located inside of the Community Advocates Building) to help individuals currently looking to remove past evictions from their CCAP Search. This free clinic will be held from 9am-4

04/27/2026

If you or someone you know is searching for stable, affordable housing in Milwaukee, here’s a resource that may be helpful.
Rooms are available in the Harambee neighborhood with utilities included and flexible lease options.

See the flyer for details.
Contact: 414‑426‑4065.

04/24/2026

How Clients Can Protect Themselves

In light of recent developments involving S2, tenants should continue taking proactive steps to protect their tenancy and document all efforts to remain in compliance. Allegations involving a landlord do not eliminate a tenant’s responsibility to pay rent or comply with lease or court obligations.
• Continue Making Rental Payments: If an online payment portal is available, continue making rental payments through the established system.
• Document All Attempts to Pay Rent: If the portal is unavailable or in-person payment cannot be made, obtain a money order for the rent amount, keep a copy or photo of the money order and receipt, and document all attempts to submit payment through email, text, or written communication to property management. Retain all records.
• Prepare for Future Rent Collection: Be aware that unpaid rent may still be pursued at a later date. Maintaining proof of attempted payment may help protect against future disputes regarding arrears.
• Follow Existing Court Orders: If you have a court-ordered payment plan or move-out agreement, continue complying with the terms of that order unless modified by the court.
*For court-ordered payment plans, continue making payments and documenting compliance as outlined above.
*Do not assume a landlord’s legal issues suspend or change court obligations without confirmation from the court or legal counsel.

•Address Property Condition Concerns: If there are serious habitability or property condition concerns (such as lack of heat, water issues, unsafe conditions, or code violations), tenants should contact the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS Milwaukee) to file a complaint and request an inspection. Be sure to document conditions with photos, written notices, and records of complaints submitted.

Recommended Next Steps / Legal Support
• If you have questions about your rights or obligations, seek legal guidance as soon as possible through the Marquette University Law School Volunteer Legal Clinic and/or the The Milwaukee Justice Center.

• If you are currently or were represented through Eviction Free MKE or the Eviction Defense Project, contact your attorney directly for case-specific guidance.

•Continue retaining copies of your lease, court documents, rent payment records, notices, and communications in case additional legal or property management issues arise.

Please note that Community Advocates nor the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center will be accepting tenants' payments.

Milwaukee landlord Sam Stair has been charged with conspiracy, drug counts, maintaining a drug house and money laundering. See link below ⬇️

📸 Angelica Edwards/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

04/20/2026

Last week, RHRC had the opportunity to visit Messmer High School to host a housing workshop for students preparing to become first-time renters.
We talked about the things every young renter should know—tenant rights, red and green flags when apartment hunting, and local housing resources available right here in our community. Students asked great questions and engaged deeply in conversations about how to protect themselves and make informed housing decisions.
Huge thank you to Messmer High School for welcoming RHRC into your school and giving us the chance to share this information with your students. We’re excited to continue supporting young people as they take their next steps toward stable, informed housing.

04/18/2026

We’re out in the community today! 💙

The RHRC is proud to be a vendor at the Interactive Minority Health Fair—stop by our table to connect, ask questions, and get connected to housing resources!

📍 5370 W. Fond du Lac Ave
🕙 10 AM – 3:30 PM

Come enjoy free brunch, health screenings, and amazing community resources—we’d love to see you!

04/14/2026

Today we’re celebrating 414 Day—and everything that makes Milwaukee home. 💙
From our neighborhoods to our neighbors, Milwaukee is built on care, resilience, and community. At the Rental Housing Resource Center, we’re proud to be part of a city that shows up for one another and works to ensure renters have the knowledge and support to stay rooted.
Here’s to the people who make the 414 so special—today and every day.

04/13/2026

04/06/2026

Owners and managers of rental housing in Milwaukee! Join us a week from today for this FREE fair housing training event:

Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 to 3:30pm
Villard Square Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library
5190 N. 35th Street

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MKEFairHousingSpring2026

03/31/2026

An updated list of rental properties in has just been posted!

Check out the list, as well as information about property management companies in our area, on our website: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/tenant-landlord-help.html

Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center