The Brief
- Milwaukee tenants displaced by a no-heat emergency have been cleared to return to their apartment building.
- Landlord-tenant issues ranked as the top consumer complaint category statewide in 2025.
- State officials urge tenants to document issues and understand their rights under Wisconsin law.
MILWAUKEE – Tenants forced from a Milwaukee apartment building last month because of a loss of heat during dangerously cold temperatures are now allowed to return, according to the city, though questions remain about long-term conditions and tenant rights.
No-heat evacuation fallout
What we know:
The building near 29th Street and Wisconsin Avenue was temporarily shut down after flooding, burst pipes and a lack of heat prompted an emergency evacuation. City officials have since given tenants the all-clear to go back inside.
The situation highlights a broader, statewide issue.
Landlord-tenant disputes ranked as the top category of consumer complaints filed in 2025, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.…