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Free Housing Counseling

Tenant Resource Center (TRC) offers free housing counseling for tenants and landlords interested in learning more about their rental rights and responsibilities under Wisconsin law.

Information on state and local rental laws and regulations and ease screening services are available at TRC. We can also refer clients to other agencies when appropriate to assist them with their needs. Please see the links on the left for more information on a variety of topics. Call or visit any TRC office for individual assistance, on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary.

MADISON -- MAIN OFFICE

EN ESPANOL: El Centro de Recursos para Inquilinos atiende consultas telefónicas y consultas personales en inglés y en español, sin necesidad de cita previa, de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en el # 1202 Williamson St, oficina 102 en Madison, teléfono 608-257-0006. Ahora contamos también con un Consejero de Vivienda disponible específicamente para atender a clientes que hablan español, los días lunes, miércoles y jueves de 12:00 a 6:00 p.m. a partir del lunes 9 de agosto del 2010.

MADISON -- UW CAMPUS OFFICE

Walk-In: Student Activity Center, ASM Office, Room 4301, 333 East Campus Mall
Spring Hours:
Monday 11:30am -3pm
Tuesday 12:30-5pm
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 2-6pm
*Friday, January 20, the UW Campus office will be open from 11:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (608) 561-3727
E-mail: uw@tenantresourcecenter.org

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Housing Help Desk

Located in the Dane County Job Center on the North side of Madison, the TRC Housing Help Desk provides tenants, landlords and social service agency staff with information, referrals and applications for low-cost housing, subsidized housing, transitional housing and emergency shelter services. The Help Desk can also make referrals to useful community resources including limited financial assistance for eviction prevention, security deposits and utilities.

Walk-In: 1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 M - F

Phone: (608) 242-7406

NOTE: Hours will be 10am-2pm, Monday - Friday starting on December 1st, 2011.

Do you object to these hours being reduced? Please donate here, or contact the Dane County Board of Supervisors and let them know how you feel.

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Mediation Services

The Housing Mediation Service serves tenants, landlords, roommates and neighbors with rental housing related disputes. Mediation services are free at small claims court for eviction cases. A small fee is charged if there is not a pending eviction.

To access the Housing Mediation Service, call the intake line at: (608) 257-2799

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Mission Statement

The Tenant Resource Center is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to promoting positive relations between rental housing consumers and providers throughout Wisconsin. By providing information and referrals, education about rental rights and responsibilities, and access to conflict resolution, we empower the community to obtain and maintain quality affordable housing.

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What's NEW at TRC:

Do you want to work for the TRC? The TRC is looking for new staff members! Please click through to see the job descriptions for our Bilingual Housing Resource Specialist Position and Office Manager Position. Applications requested by noon on February 1.

SB107 is changing everything! Our website and brochure series is getting a new look and should all be updated by 12/21/11 when some of your rights if you live in Dane County, Fitchburg or Madison will be taken away. Look for upcoming training opportunities and new materials.

Volunteers needed! If you are interested in helping with office work or housing counseling contact us at 608-257-0143 (608-257-0006 for housing counseling)

Dane County Help Desk hours have been reduced to 10 - 2 M - F starting 12/1/2011 due to continued flat and reduced funding.

Are you a tenant at risk of eviction due to foreclosure? Click here for more information about your rights!

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