While the recently extended eviction moratorium is seen as a lifeline for struggling renters, landlords in Wisconsin are facing their own financial challenges amid the pandemic.
That’s according to Chris Mokler, a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Apartment Association. Because many renters are protected from eviction under the moratorium, he noted many landlords aren’t getting enough income to cover their own bills and taxes on the properties they own. He explained the four main expenses for landlords are taxes, utility bills, mortgage payments and repairs.
“When landlords don’t get...
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