Robert Penner

Milwaukee Landlord Berrada Drops Lawsuit Against Tenants Union

Lawsuit 'a retaliatory measure for tenant organizing in Berrada buildings,' group charges.

Milwaukee Evictions Surged in December

Part of a sustained upward trend since June.

How To Check Your Landlord’s Background

Renters union offers tips for finding your landlord's rental, eviction history.

Activists Demand Eviction Protection For All

Milwaukee tenants union joins national call for rental assistance, eviction moratorium.

Supervisor Clancy ‘Right to Counsel’ Proposal Overwhelmingly Endorsed by Finance Committee, Public

City Activists Call for Rent Cancellation

Milwaukee’s S2 Real Estate has evicted 82 tenants since September.

Is the Eviction Moratorium Enough?

Some tenants may not be protected, and rental assistance still needed to pay back-rent.

Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties

Landlord may be city's biggest evictor. Union calls for halt, demands Berrada negotiate with them on behalf of tenants.

City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes

As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.

Evictions Rising, Activists Call For Moratorium

Pandemic is worsening the crisis of evictions in Milwaukee.

Forum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention

Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.