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The Ever Important Security Deposit Transmittal Letter (or "21 Day Letter")

Posted by admin in Seminars, Security Deposit / Comments

Aside from evictions, issues regarding the failure to properly return a tenant's security deposit are, in my opinion, the single most litigated area in landlord-tenant law.In Wisconsin, if a tenant has deposited a security deposit to his/her landlord as part of a residential tenancy, the  landlord must comply with one of two options within 21 days after the tenant "surrenders" the landlord's rental unit:1.   Return the tenant's security deposit, or2.   Send ...

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Don't Miss Landlord Boot Camp on February 26th!

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

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's (AASEW) will be offering its third annual Landlord Boot Camp on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.  Learn everything that you need to know about Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin at this all-day seminar.Yours truly will be the presenter and I will be addressing the following topics: - Screening Rental Applicants- Written Screening Criteria- Fair Housing (Discrimination) law- Rental Documents (Rental Agreements, Nonstandard ...

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Don't Miss DR. RENT at AASEW's Next Meeting on Monday, January 17th!!

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

On Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7 p.m., John "Dr. Rent" Fischer will be the featured speaker at the AASEW's February membership meeting.  John will be presenting his most requested seminar entitled "Top Ten Mistakes That Landlords Make."  The meeting will be held at the Best Western Midway Hotel which is located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield.Besides, being a blogging buddy of mine --- John's blog is ...

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Landlord Boot Camp - Saturday, February 26, 2011

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

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's (AASEW) will be offering its third annual Landlord Boot Camp on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.  Learn everything that you need to know about Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin at this all-day seminar.Yours truly will be the presenter and I will be addressing the following topics: - Screening Rental Applicants- Written Screening Criteria- Fair Housing (Discrimination) law- Rental Documents (Rental Agreements, Nonstandard ...

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Upcoming Landlord-Tenant Law Seminar on Nov. 3rd.

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

I will be co-presenting a landlord-tenant law seminar for Sterling Education Services (S.E.S.) on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.The seminar is entitled "8th Annual Landlord-Tenant Law Update" and will run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.  Registration will open at 8 am.  The seminar will be held at The Residence Inn Downtown which is located at 648 N. Plankinton Avenue in Milwaukee.I will be speaking on three main ...

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AASEW Landlord Tradeshow - This Wednesday - Sept. 22nd

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

Annual Landlord Tradeshow!   Bring 2 non perishable food items that we will donate to the Hunger Task Force for free admission, free seminars, free entrance to the exhibit hall, a chance to win some great raffle prizes and free appetizers  September 22nd, 2010Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee Seminars 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 11:40 p.m. for first ...

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Do Not Miss the 11th Annual AASEW Tradeshow on Sept. 22, 2010

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

Do you know what you can legally deduct from a tenant's security deposit?  Looking for ways to improve your cash flow? Need a few sales tips to fill your vacancies?  Are you in Compliance with State and Federal Fair Housing Laws?   You will get the answers and more at the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW) Annual Landlord Tradeshow! Free seminars.Free entrance to ...

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FREE Seminar on Evictions - Saturday, August 14th

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

I will be presenting a free seminar on the topic of evictions for the City of Milwaukee's Landlord Training Program on Saturday, August 14th.  I am presenting this seminar on behalf of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW). The Seminar will run from 9 am - 12 noon and will be held at Alverno College's Wehr Theater which is located at 3441 S. 39th Street.  I was informed that there ...

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UPCOMING SEMINAR - How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

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

I will be presenting a seminar for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM Milwaukee Chapter #13) on several landlord - tenant law related topics in the near futureTopics to be covered:1.   Causes for Eviction2.   Notices To Terminate Tenancy3.   The Judicial Eviction ProcessThis seminar will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 9am - 10:30 am.  Registration will start at 8:30 am.The seminar will be held at The Wisconsin ...

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LANDLORD 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 ...

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