Eviction Incident in Milwaukee

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What was one of the challenges Sherrena faced as a landlord?

A disgruntled tenant threw a homemade bomb through her office window.

A tenant was caught stealing electricity from one of her properties.

A tenant flooded a unit by shoving socks down the sinks and turning on the water.

All of the above. (correct)

What motivated Sherrena to become a landlord?

The desire for a stable income and pension.

The confidence that she could make a living through her own efforts. (correct)

A love for renovating and maintaining properties.

The opportunity to work for a large real estate company.

How did Sherrena initially finance her real estate investments?

She used her savings from a previous job.

She refinanced her home and used the equity. (correct)

She took out a large bank loan.

She received an inheritance from a family member.

Which group did Sherrena primarily target as tenants?

The city's poor black population. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "long-term residuals" refer to in the context of Sherrena's real estate business?

The ongoing rental income from her properties. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sherrena decide to rent to the woman fleeing an abusive boyfriend?

She felt sympathetic towards the woman's situation. Signup and view all the answers

What did Arleen opt for when she didn't have the money?

Placing her belongings on the sidewalk Signup and view all the answers

Where did Arleen find a house after staying in a homeless shelter?

On Nineteenth and Hampton Signup and view all the answers

What was Arleen's rent at the house she loved the most?

$525 a month Signup and view all the answers

What did Arleen use to lock the front door of her new apartment?

A wooden plank dropped into metal brackets Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Arleen's welfare check did the rent of her new apartment consume?

88% Signup and view all the answers

Where did Arleen move after her previous house was found 'unfit for human habitation'?

To a drab apartment complex on Atkinson Avenue Signup and view all the answers

What was Arleen trying to do by stuffing a piece of clothing into the living room window hole at her new place?

Improve the insulation Signup and view all the answers

Who was the landlord that brought groceries to Arleen's new apartment?

Sherrena Tarver Signup and view all the answers

How were evictions viewed in American cities during the Depression compared to today?

Too rare to attract attention during the Depression, unlike today Signup and view all the answers

Why did Arleen move into a new apartment deeper in the inner city after staying at her previous place?

It was recommended by her caseworker at Wraparound Signup and view all the answers

What initiated Arleen Beale's latest eviction?

Her son and cousin having a snowball fight Signup and view all the answers

How long had Arleen been living in the apartment before her eviction?

8 months Signup and view all the answers

What are the two options given to Arleen when she is evicted?

Truck or curb Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'truck' option involve during an eviction?

Arleen's belongings are loaded into a moving truck and put into storage Signup and view all the answers

How much would Arleen have to pay to retrieve her belongings if she chose the 'truck' option?

$350 Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, how many times has Arleen been evicted in her life?

At least twice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the sheriff squads mentioned in the passage?

Carrying out eviction and foreclosure orders Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what percentage of poor renting families in the United States spend more than half their income on housing?

The majority Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate population of Milwaukee, according to the passage?

105,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of adults and children evicted each year in Milwaukee, according to the passage?

16,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transportation used by the landlords described in the passage?

Oil-leaking, rusted-out van or truck Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "WIC Accepted Here" signs mentioned in the passage?

They suggest a high concentration of low-income residents in the neighborhood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the population decline in Milwaukee, according to the passage?

Deindustrialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "rent collector" vehicle mentioned in the passage?

It is used to transport necessary tools and equipment for maintaining rental properties. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the landlords described in the passage?

Collecting rent and enforcing evictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "shades and moods" of the North Side neighborhood, as described by Sherrena in the passage?

It indicates the landlords' deep understanding of the neighborhood. Signup and view all the answers

Eviction Incident in Milwaukee - January 2008

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