WISCONSIN (NBC 26) -- Wisconsin's temporary ban on evictions officially ended Tuesday.
Back in March, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the temporary suspension of all evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension was intended to help people suffering from a loss of income brought on by shutdowns due to the virus.
The order prohibited landlords from evicting tenants for any reason, with some caveats.
"The messaging is somewhat fluid and changing," said Julie Aderhold with Ecumenical Partnership for Housing in Green Bay. "I think people are overwhelmed and feared."
Her organization helps people with financial assistance to help make payments to things like rent. During COVID-19 she said she has received an increase in the amount of people needing assistance.
"I started advertising for another position because of the increase we are seeing," She said.
Gov. Evers also barred mortgage lenders from proceeding with a civil action to foreclose on real estate for 60 days.
Evers said the order in no way relieves a person from the obligation to pay their rent or mortgage.
Aderhold said it is hard to predict how many evictions will happen now that the ban is lifted.
"It is so complicated," She said. "There are so many different areas. It is almost impossible to predict."
She still encourages people to reach out if they need help. Here is there website:
http://ephgb.org/
Aderhold said there is a case worker who can help families in need of support.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
