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UPDATE: CDC extends federal order halting evictions to March 31

January 22, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers 6 Comments

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You are still obligated to pay rent and must file a declaration form to your landlord to be covered under the order. (NNS file photo by Aaron Maybin)

We reported earlier this week that some Milwaukee housing advocates and landlords were optimistic that struggling tenants would get more financial relief this year.

And it looks like they were right.

Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced Thursday that the federal order to temporarily halt evictions will be extended to March 31.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a historic threat to our nation’s health,” she said in a news release. “It has also triggered a housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects some communities.”

The initial emergency order to halt residential evictions was meant to go through Dec 31 and then extended through January. (Here is a link to a document that explains more about the order in detail.)

As explained in previous articles, tenants are still obligated to pay rent and must file a declaration form to your landlord to be covered under the order.

Resources to consult if you’re worried about eviction

  • Community Advocates rent helpline: 414-270-4646
  • Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee: 414-727-5300
  • Mediate Milwaukee: 414-939-8800
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin: 855-947-2529
  • Social Development Commission: 414-906-2700

We need your help

Throughout the pandemic, Milwaukee NNS has been covering housing, evictions and rent assistance with the goal of keeping our readers informed.

We have spoken to housing advocates, landlords, tenants and even lawyers. Now we want to speak to those who have gone through evictions.

If you or anyone you know would like to share your story, please email princesssafiya.byers@marquette.edu.

Here are other stories on this topic

Milwaukee housing advocates prepare for end of federal eviction moratorium

‘Rent is still due’: What you need to know about the federal order to halt residential evictions

A Milwaukee County program has prevented over 1,000 evictions. But as 2021 approaches, money’s running out.

‘Nowhere to go’: Wisconsin renters face evictions as emergency aid falls short

Check out our Instagram Story on “Milwaukee resources to help you avoid evictions.”

Help is just a text away with our News414 project with our friends from Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media. Text MILWAUKEE to 73224 to see how it works.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

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Princess Safiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.

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  1. AvatarMATU says

    January 22, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Great article

    Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union is a great resource for people facing evictions.

    Website: matunion.org, 414.410.9714

    Reply
  2. AvatarRobert R says

    January 22, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    I never got help from anyone why should anyone else alot of people will be on the streets.

    Reply
  3. AvatarBrennan bonds says

    January 22, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    I need help with my past due rent

    Reply
  4. AvatarEvette Butler says

    January 22, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    I have been looking for help to pay my rent the whole month no one could help me eviction letter next week and I been trying to avoid it I need help.

    Reply
  5. AvatarAkita Gill says

    January 25, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    I need help with my rent can you please help me i gave eviction

    Reply
  6. AvatarLT says

    January 28, 2021 at 11:05 am

    The extension is a blessing to those truly in need. Seems like folks that are abusing the system are the ones benefiting. How can these programs benefit the needy and weed-out the abusers? Mom and Pop landlords are suffering tremendously as they rely on rental payments as their main source of income.

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