The Wisconsin Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's Application for Emergency Assistance (Small Claims) is a legal document used to request a stay of eviction in the state of Wisconsin. The petition must be filed with the court, and must include information such as the name of the petitioner, the name of the landlord, the address of the property, and details of the emergency assistance application. The petition must also explain why the stay of eviction should be granted. If granted, the stay of eviction will suspend the eviction process until the court makes a final decision on the emergency assistance application. There are two types of Wisconsin Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's Application for Emergency Assistance (Small Claims): 1) Temporary Stay of Eviction, and 2) Permanent Stay of Eviction. A Temporary Stay of Eviction lasts for up to three months and suspends the eviction process until a final decision is made regarding the emergency assistance application. A Permanent Stay of Eviction suspends the eviction process indefinitely until the court makes a final decision.