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Latest EPA Proposed Changes to "Renovate Right" Rules -- Deadline to Provide Feedback July 6th
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Lead-Based Paint, Remodeling / Renovation, Legislation / Comments
ALERT! The latest EPA proposal will require dust sampling and lab testing clearance on many small jobs. The EPA estimates $160 per room in testing cost. In WI testing can only be done by state certified risk assessors and the cost is about $240 per room. So a repair to a damaged door jamb could cost ten times as much as it does today, and many times more than that if ...
Read MoreAASEW's New "Mentor's Corner" to Debut on June 21st
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Property Management / Comments
At the next membership meeting of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW), to be held on June 21, 2010, the AASEW will be debuting its new "Mentor's Corner" for all AASEW members.The "Mentor's Corner" will be held at 6:30 pm prior to the general meeting. The "Corner" will be staffed by one or more "seasoned" landlords who will be ready to answer your non-legal questions about any aspect ...
Read MoreUpdate On Landlords' Lawsuit Against City of Milwaukee and Its Rental Inspection Ordinance
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, DNS, City of Milwaukee, Residential Rental Inspection (RRI) Program / Mandatory Rental I / Comments
There has not been a lot of media reporting on the lawsuit brought by three landlords against the City of Milwaukee and its rental inspection ordinance so I thought I would take the time to update you on its status.If you are unfamiliar with the basics of the lawsuit you should refer to my earlier post on the topic.The City of Milwaukee has filed a Motion To Dismiss the Landlords' lawsuit. Essentially ...
Read MoreDo Not Miss Next AASEW Meeting on How To Manage The Financial Side of Your Rental Properties
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW / Comments
On Monday April 19, 2010 at 7 pm the AASEW will hold its monthly membership meeting. This meeting will focus on how to manage the financial side of you rental property business. The AASEW is very excited to have Mr. Tim Nolan, CPA of Nolan Accounting Center as the featured speaker. Mr. Nolan works with smal businesses and property owners and gives special focus to income ...
Read MoreAASEW Trader's Corner To Be Held Prior to Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 15th
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Investing In Rental Property / Comments
Are you thinking about buying or selling or trading? Or, maybe you're just wondering where the RE market is currently at. Or, maybe you know a non-member (future member?) who is. No matter, because all are welcome to join us at the new AASEW Traders' Corner.If that isn't enough, check this out. The Traders' Corner is also a great place to find a buyer for that truck you no longer ...
Read MoreLANDLORD BOOT CAMP: Only 4 Open Seats Remain
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars / Comments
UPDATE 2/17/10 - WE ARE AT FULL CAPACITY FOR LANDLORD BOOT CAMP ON 2/27/10. If you are interested in attending please contact Paulette at (414) 276-7378 or paulette@apartmentassoc.org and she will put your name on a "waiting list" and contact you should a seat become available. Thank You T ________________________________________________________ We had a great AASEW ...
Read MoreLandlords Should Attend EPA Lead Renovation Meeting On Feb. 15th
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Lead-Based Paint, Legislation / Comments
The Bad News: Those of you who have been following along on this list have heard about the new EPA Law, beginning April 22, 2010, that regulates any renovation work that disturbs 6 sq. ft. or more of paint per room, 20 sq. ft. or more of exterior paint, or involves windows. This law specifically includes rental property owners, management companies and their employees. Your workers and company ...
Read MoreAASEW's Traders' Corner To Be Introduced on Feb. 15th, Prior to Monthly Membership Meeting.
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Investing In Rental Property / Comments
The AASEW is constantly striving to make our monthly membership meetings more interactive, informative, and fun for our members. Toward that end, we have formed a committee comprised of 3 board members (Alan Rusk, Kim Queen & John Coons) to explore and suggest ideas to improve the AASEW's monthly meetings. Our attendence has been up over the past year and we want to maintain (and even increase) this trend.The first of ...
Read MoreDid Your Tenant Write You A Worthless Check? Consider New Restitution Program
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Collections, Bad/Bounced Checks / Comments
One of my earliest blog posts, back when I had just started Tristan's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog, was about the fact that the City of Milwaukee Police Department had a policy in place where they refused to investigate crimes in which a tenant made their rent payment with a worthless check or stopped payment on the check. Shortly thereafter I wrote about a new diversion program that was being ...
Read MoreLANDLORD BOOT CAMP: Everything You Need To Know About Residential Landlord-Tenant Law in WI
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars / Comments
I will be presenting an all-day seminar on residential landlord tenant law in Wisconsin for the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (AASEW). The seminar is entitled "Landlord Boot Camp" and will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from approx. 8:30 am - 5 pm at the Clarion Hotel located at 5311 S. Howell Avenue in Milwaukee. The cost will be $159 for AASEW members ...
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