Evicted Chapter 1 Flashcards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This arrangement shifts maintenance responsibility to tenants, providing Tobin a financial advantage when tenants face eviction.

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.

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.

Belinda Hall acts as a social worker managing the finances of patients receiving SSI, assisting individuals without access to public housing.

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.

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.

Neighborhood violence prompts investigations leading to building inspections, ultimately resulting in eviction for the Hinkston family amid ongoing struggles with affordable housing.

Racial disparities in rental pricing persisted as late as the 1960s, with black tenants frequently charged more than their white counterparts.

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.

Lenny employs a court automation program to screen potential tenants, assessing their eviction history and criminal charges, which molds the socioeconomic landscape of neighborhoods.

Arleen faces eviction owing rent, agreeing to vacate before sheriff intervention, highlighting systemic disparities where most tenants lack legal counsel during eviction proceedings.

Eviction involves determining possession and resolving financial debts owed to landlords, often without adequate legal representation for tenants.

The long-term impacts of eviction mirror those of incarceration, particularly for black women, with financial judgments adversely affecting credit and future housing opportunities.