This article comes from our 2023 EDDP Year-End report, which you can view here. “Junk Fees” and Court Costs add significant obstacles for already rent-burdened households and are often difficult for renters to challenge with their landlord. Continue reading

Written by Mikayla Denault. Original Article Found Here. SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - A collaboration between the City of Sun Prairie and Sunshine Place Community Resource Center introduced a new satellite site of the Tenant Resource Center (TRC) to the community. Housed in Sunshine Place, it provides housing services and information on West Main Street. The opening of the facility comes after continued conversations between Sunshine Place and the City of Sun Prairie since May 2023. With transportation being a main issue for TRC’s clients, Project Manager Bryan Antimo said those conversations began because TRC wanted to expand their services outside of the Madison-area to meet people where they reside. Continue reading

Written by Savanna Tomei. Original Article Found Here. MADISON, Wis. – The Tenant Resource Center has a new location to serve people as eviction filings jump across Wisconsin. Dane County’s Tenant Resource Center helps people navigate all kinds of rental issues. They’re busier than ever as more Wisconsinites are facing eviction. Continue reading

Original Article Found Here The City of Sun Prairie and Sunshine Place have announced the arrival of Tenant Resource Center (TRC) to the community, addressing a significant need in Sun Prairie. According to the city’s press release, TRC offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing housing counseling, eviction prevention, housing mediation, outreach and education. Continue reading

Written by Benjamin Cadigan. Original Article Found Here. SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Tenant Resource Center is coming to Sun Prairie, and the city is hoping it will provide needed housing resources to the community. TRC is a Wisconsin nonprofit that focuses on providing resources for renters. Continue reading

Written by JT Cestkowski. Original Article Found Here. MADISON (WKOW) -- The Tenant Resource Center (TRC) is dealing with a different kind of housing: its own. The non-profit has moved from its previous location to a new spot in the name of expanding access.  TRC deals with a lot more than evictions. Continue reading

Written by Emilie Heidemann. Original Article Found Here. A nonprofit that helps renters navigate issues with their landlords is moving to a new location on Madison’s East Side, with an opening slated for Jan. 2. The Tenant Resource Center is in the process of moving out of its roughly 2,000-square-foot office at 1202 Williamson St. and into a much larger 5,000-square-foot space at 2510 Winnebago St. Continue reading

Written by Ellie Bourdo. Original Article Found Here. Amid the ongoing housing crisis in Madison, the Tenant Resource Center (TRC) and Madison Community Cooperative (MCC) aim to offer solutions to those who feel the effects firsthand. The TRC is a nonprofit organization that has advocated for housing justice for over 40 years. They provide numerous resources to educate tenants, landlords and property managers on how to make well-educated decisions. Continue reading

Written by Mia Chapman. Original Article Found Here. With increasing demand for rental housing and rising rents across the country, it can be helpful to residents for cities, towns, and villages to create and support programs that assist renters in accessing safe and healthy housing.   Continue reading

Written by Brianna Davis. Original Article Found Here. The City of Madison is currently experiencing low vacancy rates and increased demand — both from University of Wisconsin students and non-students. UW professor of urban planning Kurt Paulsen said vacancy rates in Madison have been below 2% as of January 2022, and described the housing market under these rates as giving landlords the “upper hand.” Under these conditions, vice president of the Campus Area Neighborhood Association Cleo Le said it is especially important to understand the rights of tenants in the state of Wisconsin. Continue reading