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GUEST POST: Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center - A Collaboration

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Evictions / Comments

By Tim Ballering (justalandlord.com) Yesterday's new contained many articles on Milwaukee’s Rental Housing Resource Center which is a collaboration to help both renters and housing providers. This was project was envisioned and started a couple of years ago. It became more relevant with the COVID economic crisis that has impacted the ability of folks to pay rent and avoid eviction. The partners are a very diverse group: Community Advocates, Legal Aid, ...

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Less Than One Month Until AASEW's Landlord Boot Camp on October 20, 2018.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

Hello Everyone – There is less than 1 month left until the next Landlord Boot Camp which is scheduled for October 20, 2018. One new topic that I will discuss is Milwaukee County's new ordinance creating a new protected class for tenants with rental vouchers.  I will be explaining the new ordinance and what a landlord can and cannot do with regard to this new protected class. I also will be discussing the new ...

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AASEW's Fall Landlord Boot Camp Announced - October 29, 2016

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

The AASEW's Fall Landlord Boot Camp has recently been announced. This will be the 14th Boot Camp.This Boot Camp will be a very important one as I will be covering two new topics that are very important.1. We will discuss the new Landlord Tenant Law (Act 176) and its effects including the "crime-free" provisions, and2. We will discuss HUD's new directive regarding the use of an applicant's criminal history in ...

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Landlord Boot Camp Is Just Around The Corner - February 20, 2016

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

The AASEW's (Early) Spring Landlord Boot Camp is just around the corner. Can you believe that this will be our 13th Boot Camp seminar? Landlording can be pretty complex, with a seemingly never ending myriad of paperwork, rules, landlord-tenant laws and simple mistakes that can cost you thousands. In fact as we speak a new landlord-tenant bill is being debated in Madison.The Apartment Association of Southeastern ...

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Don't Miss the Free Annual AASEW Landlord Trade Show and Education Event on October 8th.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars / Comments

Yes, folks it is time once again for the Free Annual AASEW Landlord Trade Show and Education Event. If you own rental housing, or wish to become an investor, this is the event for you. October 8th 11 AM – 4:30 PM Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Lots of educational seminars, lots of food, lots of networking, lots of opportunities to ...

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SEMINAR: AASEW'S Fall Landlord Boot Camp Will Be Held on October 17th

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

The AASEW's Fall Landlord Boot Camp is just around the corner. Can you believe that this will be our 12th Boot Camp seminar? Landlording can be pretty complex, with a seemingly never ending myriad of paperwork, rules, landlord-tenant laws and simple mistakes that can cost you thousands.The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's 12th “Landlord Boot Camp" can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to ...

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Guest Post: AASEW Continues Moving Forward

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW / Comments

This guest post is authored by Tim Ballering, past president and longtime board member of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. Tim discusses the change in the AASEW's leadership as current president Joe Dahl steps down.

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AASEW's 11th Landlord Boot Camp will be held on February 21, 2015

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season. Now that the holidays are behind us it is time to get back to work : ) Toward that end, the AASEW has announced the details of its 11th Landlord Boot Camp.Landlording can be pretty complex, with a seemingly never ending myriad of paperwork, rules, landlord-tenant laws and simple mistakes that can cost you thousands. The

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GUEST POST: An Important Eviction Case Heard By Wisconsin Supreme Court

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Caselaw, AASEW, Evictions, Notices / Comments

An important eviction case heard by the WI Supreme Court Attorney Heiner Giese on behalf of the Apartment Association filed an Amicus brief with the WI Supreme Court supporting the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority in their case against Cobbs. This case was heard by the Supreme Court yesterday. Basically the case revolves around the federal “one strike and you're out" rule for Section 8 housing and the state of ...

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Landlord Boot Camp Is Just Around The Corner - October 4, 2014.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Landlord Boot Camp / Comments

The AASEW's ever popular Landlord Boot Camp is just around the corner. It will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at the Clarion Hotel located near the airport.At this Fall's Boot Camp I will be updating everyone on how the courts have been handling and interpreting all of the law changes since Act 76 was passed back in March of this year.I ...

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