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The Importance of Using Written Screening Criteria During The Tenant Selection Process
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Screening Tenants, Rental Documents / Comments
UPDATE - APRIL 15, 2016 ---- Please review my April 15, 2016 blog post on HUD's new guidance regarding the consideration of a rental applicant's criminal history in the screening process as it may impact or alter the information in this blog post.Those of you that have attended one of my landlord-tenant law seminars or read my prior posts on screening tenants know that in my opinion the ...
Read MoreSUING AN EX-TENANT FOR PAST DUE RENT: What Factors To Consider
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Tenant Damage, Credit Checks, Collections, Rental Documents / Comments
Your tenant has already vacated your rental unit - so there is no need to file an eviction action -- but they left owing you money. Is it worth your time and effort to sue them in order to obtain a money judgment? This is probably the third most frequently asked question that I receive when talking to landlords (the first two most asked questions in case you are curious ...
Read MoreATCP 134: THE 7 DEADLY SINS - 7 PROHIBITED RENTAL PROVISIONS
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134, Rental Agreements, Rental Documents / Comments
04/16/15 - UPDATE - This blog post has been updated by a new blog post dated 04/16/15 and entitled THE 10 DEADLY SINS: 10 PROVISIONS THAT LANDLORDS ANNOT INCLUD IN THEIR WISCONSIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT Did you know that if you have an illegal provision in your rental agreement that the entire agreement may be unenforceable? Unfortunately this is true. In the case of Baierl v. McTaggart the Wisconsin ...
Read MoreLEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE FORM: YOU MUST USE THIS DOCUMENT!
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Lead-Based Paint, Rental Documents / Comments
Just last week I read yet another article about an owner and its management company in California being threatened with a $330,000 fine for failure to give it's tenants a lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazard disclosure notice as required under federal law. Yes, that number is correct - $330,000 - I did not mistakenly add an extra 0 or two. That is $11,000 per violation for the 30 ...
Read MoreTIME TO REVIEW YOUR RENTAL DOCUMENTS
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Rental Agreements, Rental Documents / Comments
With the new year already upon us, I encourage all property owners and managers to spend some time reviewing their current rental documents so that any needed changes can be made before accepting new applicants. Below are some questions and ideas that may assist you in your review.Is the rent amount that you are charging your current tenants in line with the what other similar properties are being rented for ...
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