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What challenges does Patrice face in her housing situation?
What challenges does Patrice face in her housing situation?
Patrice receives an eviction notice and moves in with her mother.
What time of year do evictions spike in Milwaukee?
What time of year do evictions spike in Milwaukee?
Why does Sherrena agree to rent to Arleen?
Why does Sherrena agree to rent to Arleen?
A caseworker from a local social services agency agreed to pay the security deposit and first month's rent.
What happens to Lamar's security deposit?
What happens to Lamar's security deposit?
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How did unemployment in Milwaukee change from the 1980s to the 1990s?
How did unemployment in Milwaukee change from the 1980s to the 1990s?
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Milwaukee is known as America’s most segregated city.
Milwaukee is known as America’s most segregated city.
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What does Tobin need to do to renew his license?
What does Tobin need to do to renew his license?
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What led to Arleen's eviction?
What led to Arleen's eviction?
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What misconception exists about rent assistance in Milwaukee?
What misconception exists about rent assistance in Milwaukee?
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Scott's nursing license was revoked due to his addiction to ________.
Scott's nursing license was revoked due to his addiction to ________.
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What is the effect of evictions on tenants' credit reports?
What is the effect of evictions on tenants' credit reports?
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Study Notes
Evicted Chapter 1: The Business of Owning the City
- Shernna targets the black poor in Milwaukee, who are largely excluded from homeownership and public housing, leading them to rent in the private market.
- Patrice receives an eviction notice, prompting her and her three children to relocate to her mother's basement apartment.
- Common practice of electricity pirating results in disconnections for many households due to unpaid bills by WE Energies.
Evicted Chapter 1: Evictions and Renting
- Eviction rates in Milwaukee peak during summer and early fall, decreasing in November due to a moratorium and families prioritizing rent payments.
- Landlords maintain the right to evict tenants for non-payment or violations, but may not retaliate against those who contact neighborhood services.
- Sherrena agrees to rent to Arleen after a caseworker secures her first month's rent and security deposit through a social services program.
Evicted Chapter 2: Making Rent: Lamar
- Lamar, a disabled veteran living in a duplex, has his security deposit waived by Sherrena, who expects him to qualify for SSI benefits.
- Rent payments leave Lamar with minimal financial resources after meeting his living expenses.
Evicted Chapter 2: Unemployment
- Milwaukee experienced a significant unemployment rise from the 1980s to 1990s, being described as an epicenter of deindustrialization, losing more jobs than during the Great Depression.
- The W-2 program replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children in 1997, offering lower monthly stipends for unemployed families.
- Sherrena intends to serve as a “broker to black Milwaukee,” leveraging connections in a local real estate networking group to expand her rental business.
Evicted Chapter 3: Hot Water
- Many residents of a mobile home park, College Mobile Park, struggle to pay rent, located in one of America’s most segregated cities.
- Tobin, the park owner, faces issues with license renewal due to high violation rates and police activity.
Evicted Chapter 3: 16th Street Viaduct
- The 16th Street Viaduct symbolizes division, separating white and black communities in Milwaukee.
- Protests arise from black residents walking to "Poland," drawing hostility from 13,000 whites; demonstrations occur repeatedly without significant change.
Evicted Chapter 3: Civil Rights
- Significant community opposition met the proposed open housing law aimed at preventing housing discrimination.
- The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. led to riots and the passing of the Civil Rights Act and Fair Housing Act.
- Racial demographic shifts occurred from the 1930s to 1970s as Hispanic populations moved into the South Side, while whites migrated further out.
Evicted Chapter 4: A Beautiful Collection
- Tobin’s legal stipulations for renewing his license include creating corrective plans for property management.
- "Handyman special" offers a mobile home at no cost, but requires tenants to pay lot rent, minimizing Tobin's financial obligation.
Evicted Chapter 4: Pam and Ned
- After struggling with addiction, Pam and Ned face eviction after being caught living with others in the trailer park.
- Pam secures a job at Quad Graphics catering to individuals without formal education or criminal records but continues to battle drug dependency.
Evicted Chapter 4: Tobin's Agreement with Lawyer
- Tobin must take a landlord training course, hire security, evict troublesome tenants, address repairs, and avoid retaliation against tenants, with plans to sell the park within a year.
Evicted Chapter 4: Handyman Special
- This arrangement shifts maintenance responsibility to tenants, providing Tobin a financial advantage when tenants face eviction.
Evicted Chapter 5: Thirteenth Street: Arleen
- Arleen battles chronic depression while caring for her children, facing significant barriers in accessing subsidized housing.
- Previous subsidized housing violations prevent her from getting rent assistance, leaving her in a precarious situation.
Evicted Chapter 5: Rent Assistance
- Many families in Milwaukee do not receive the rent assistance for which they qualify due to prolonged waiting lists and scarcity of available public housing.
Evicted Chapter 5: Trisha and Belinda Hall
- Belinda Hall acts as a social worker managing the finances of patients receiving SSI, assisting individuals without access to public housing.
Evicted Chapter 5: Arleen and Sherrena Agreement
- Arleen's financial struggles intensify after a family funeral, leading to increased reliance on loans from Sherrena, who hoped for timely rent assistance that ultimately did not materialize.
Evicted Chapter 6: Rat Hole
- The Hinkston family, once living in a larger home, faces eviction due to overdue rent linked to maintaining their household responsibilities amid supporting others through charitable work.
Evicted Chapter 6: Eviction of Hinkstons
- Neighborhood violence prompts investigations leading to building inspections, ultimately resulting in eviction for the Hinkston family amid ongoing struggles with affordable housing.
Evicted Chapter 6: Racial Segregation in Renting
- Racial disparities in rental pricing persisted as late as the 1960s, with black tenants frequently charged more than their white counterparts.
Evicted Chapter 7: The Sick
- Scott and Teddy’s shared living situation deteriorates due to drug use impacting their ability to maintain stable housing and Scott's revoked nursing license.
Evicted Chapter 7: Lenny's Screening
- Lenny employs a court automation program to screen potential tenants, assessing their eviction history and criminal charges, which molds the socioeconomic landscape of neighborhoods.
Evicted Chapter 8: Christmas in Room 400
- Arleen faces eviction owing rent, agreeing to vacate before sheriff intervention, highlighting systemic disparities where most tenants lack legal counsel during eviction proceedings.
Evicted Chapter 8: Two Parts to Eviction
- Eviction involves determining possession and resolving financial debts owed to landlords, often without adequate legal representation for tenants.
Evicted Chapter 8: Effect of Eviction on Lives
- The long-term impacts of eviction mirror those of incarceration, particularly for black women, with financial judgments adversely affecting credit and future housing opportunities.
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Explore the key concepts from Chapter 1 of 'Evicted', which highlights the struggles of the black poor in Milwaukee's housing market. This chapter focuses on the challenges faced by tenants like Patrice, who experience eviction and loss of basic utilities. Use these flashcards to deepen your understanding of the systemic issues surrounding housing in urban areas.
