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Resident Resources

Renting a home comes with important rights and responsibilities. Whether you're searching for housing, reviewing a lease, or looking for guidance about a rental concern, understanding where to find reliable information can help.

The Apartment Owners and Managers Association of Wisconsin (AOMA) has compiled the following resources to help Wisconsin renters connect with government agencies, housing assistance programs, and organizations that provide information about rental housing.

About AOMA Wisconsin

AOMA is a professional trade association serving apartment owners, property managers, and industry partners throughout Wisconsin.

Please note: AOMA does not manage rental properties, enforce housing laws, provide legal advice, or investigate landlord-tenant complaints. If you have concerns about your rental housing, the resources below can help you identify the appropriate organization to contact.

Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities

Wisconsin law establishes rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants. Learning about these requirements can help renters better understand their lease and rental housing responsibilities.

Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Guide

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) provides information on rental agreements, security deposits, maintenance, lease termination, and other common landlord-tenant questions.

View the Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Guide

Questions or Concerns About Your Rental?

If you're experiencing a problem with your rental property, consider contacting your landlord or property management company to discuss the concern.

For maintenance requests, questions about your lease, or concerns involving your apartment, start by reviewing your rental agreement and using the contact information provided by your property management company. Keeping copies of relevant communications and documents may also be helpful.

Filing a Consumer Complaint

DATCP accepts consumer complaints involving certain landlord-tenant matters and provides information about the complaint process.

Learn About Filing a Complaint with DATCP

If you are experiencing an urgent safety concern, contact the appropriate local authority. For immediate emergencies, call 911.

Fair Housing & Discrimination

Federal and Wisconsin fair housing laws prohibit certain forms of discrimination in housing. These protections apply to many aspects of renting, purchasing, and accessing housing.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division provides information about Wisconsin's Fair Housing Law, protected classes, and the discrimination complaint process.

Learn About Wisconsin Fair Housing Rights

View the Housing Discrimination Complaint Process

Legal Assistance & Tenant Support

If you have questions about a landlord-tenant dispute, eviction notice, lease provision, or other legal matter, a qualified attorney or legal assistance organization may be able to provide guidance.

Legal Action of Wisconsin

Legal Action of Wisconsin provides civil legal assistance to eligible individuals, including help with certain housing-related legal matters. Services are subject to eligibility and program availability.

Visit Legal Action of Wisconsin

Housing & Rental Assistance

If you need help finding housing, paying rent, accessing emergency housing services, or locating community assistance, the following resources may be helpful.

211 Wisconsin

211 connects individuals and families with local resources, including housing assistance, utility support, food programs, and other community services. Dial 211 to ask about resources available in your area.

Find Local Assistance Through 211

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD provides information about affordable housing, public housing programs, housing counseling, and other resources for Wisconsin residents.

Explore HUD Resources for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Housing Assistance Programs

Wisconsin's Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources provides information about housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and energy assistance programs available through participating organizations.

Explore Wisconsin Housing Assistance

Need to Contact Your Property Manager?

For questions about your apartment, rental payments, maintenance requests, lease terms, or resident account, please contact your landlord or property management company directly.

AOMA Wisconsin does not maintain individual resident accounts or rental agreements and cannot access records on behalf of member companies.

These resources are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or endorsement of an outside organization. AOMA Wisconsin does not provide legal representation, resolve landlord-tenant disputes, or determine eligibility for housing assistance programs. Please contact the appropriate organization directly for assistance.