Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-449-4777
Services Provided: Rent payment assistance, assist with solving disputes with landlord, information about renter’s rights, assistance finding affordable housing. Talk to a Housing Advocate: 414-270-4646.
Services provided: connects qualifying tenants (those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) facing eviction or having trouble paying rent with free legal assistance, including representation.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-278-7722 or 855-947-2629
Services Provided: Representation and housing assistance to tenants.
Legal Action of Wisconsin – Eviction Defense Program – operating on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Milwaukee County Courthouse (901 N. 9th St., Room 406). Arrive at 12:30PM for the best chance of being seen. Limited scope representation on first cause of action hearings only.
Services Provided: Free landlord/tenant mediation for communication issues, late/missed payments, maintenance/repairs, pests, disruptive behavior, and other lease violations. Call 414-939-8800 or apply on the website.
Vivent Health, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., Ph: 414- 225-1578 or 800-359-9272
Services Provided: Free representation and counseling to people with HIV/AIDS on landlord-tenant matters. Call for appointments.
Services Provided: Representation in tax foreclosure matters in 53204 and 53206. In-person intake Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30PM and on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9:30-11:30AM.
Services Provided: Representation on foreclosure defense matters. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-449-4777
Services Provided: Rent payment assistance, assist with solving disputes with landlord, information about renter’s rights, assistance finding affordable housing. Talk to a Housing Advocate: 414-270-4646.
Services provided: connects qualifying tenants (those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) facing eviction or having trouble paying rent with free legal assistance, including representation.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-278-7722 or 855-947-2629
Services Provided: Representation and housing assistance to tenants, including those living in poor quality housing and having trouble getting a landlord to fix problems such as:
Broken furnace or furnace not working properly
Caved-in ceilings
Plumbing that doesn’t work
Electrical problems
If you live in Milwaukee, and your rental housing has these or other types of problems, call Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Housing Condition Project at 855-947-2529. You will be scheduled for an intake appointment with an attorney. This project may help with:
Services Provided: Representation and housing assistance to tenants, including those living in poor quality housing and having trouble with a landlord. Intake via the website.
Services Provided: Free landlord/tenant mediation for communication issues, late/missed payments, maintenance/repairs, pests, disruptive behavior, and other lease violations. Call 414-939-8800 or apply on the website.
Vivent Health, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., Ph: 414- 225-1578 or 800-359-9272
Services Provided: Free representation and counseling to people with HIV/AIDS on landlord-tenant matters. Call for appointments.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-278-7722 or 855-947-2629
Services Provided: Real estate & deeds assistance referrals appropriate where client has legal issues involving the purchase, sale, or transfer real estate.
Free mediation for small claims actions, 2nd and 3rd causes of action in eviction cases, and other matters that could result in avoiding court filings (e.g., neighbor disputes that are not yet harassment orders).
Services Provided: Representation on small claims. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
