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GUEST POST: The New and Improved Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW / Comments
For the past two and a half decades or so, I put a lot into the Apartment Association. I remain a board member and avid supporter of the organization.We did some good and prevented some bad during my tenure on the board. We've had very impressive leaders before and after my presidency such as Dave Domres , Attorney John Savage and Attorney Tristan Pettit. We've also had some of the brightest ...
Read MoreDon't Miss The Landlording Event of The Year - AASEW Trade Show on Friday, September 27th
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Bedbugs / Comments
Hello Everyone --- The event of the year -- the AASEW's Conference & Trade Show -- will be held in a little more than 1 week.You will not want to miss this great event at its new location at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. When: Friday, September 27, 2103 from 11 am - 4:30 pm (Doors open at 10 am)Where: Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233How Much? Free ...
Read MoreGUEST POST: Is the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Against the City of Milwaukee?
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, City of Milwaukee / Comments
Is the Apartment Association against the City of Milwaukee?After a recent meeting I received an email from an irate member who was offended by some of my commentary regarding the city of Milwaukee, it seemed the association had an anti-Milwaukee tone to its messages. Having committed much of my career to making Milwaukee, especially its central core, a better place to live I was initially surprised by the feedback, ...
Read MoreAASEW MEETING: Eviction Court Essentials -- Monday, August 19, 2013
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Evictions, Milwaukee County / Comments
The AASEW's next meeting will be this coming Monday, August 19, 2013 at 7 pm at the Best Western in Brookkfield.The Apartment Association of Southeastern WI welcomes Milwaukee County Circuit Court Commissioner Cedric Cornwall as our main speaker at our August meeting. With all of the recent law changes in the landlord-tenant law arena, Commissioner Cornwall will speak to the group on the preferred procedures to follow in eviction court ...
Read MoreGUEST POST: Four Rental Scam Prevention Strategies
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Rental Scams / Comments
Property scams are common on the web. Both landlords and tenants are susceptible to illegitimate listings and clients, so it is always important to proceed with caution. Use these four strtegies.1. Check SourcesMake sure that the property in question is actually up for rent. Scammers will take advantage of vacant homes due to foreclosure and attempt to rent out ...
Read MoreCCAP Is Under Attack Again
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Legislation, Evictions, Screening Tenants, CCAP / Comments
When Senator Marlin Schneider lost re-election a few years ago, I thought that the attacks against Wisconsin's Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) would disappear. Well they did -- for a while. But Senator Lena Taylor along with Representatives Goyke, Sargent, Kessler, Hebl and Pope haven taken up the torch and are trying to prevent the public from accessing CCAP once again via Senate Bill 234/Assembly Bill 253.These two bills were ...
Read MoreAttorney General States That A Tenant Can Be Required To Pay For Carpet Cleaning Upon Vacating
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134, State of Wisconsin, Carpet Cleaning / Comments
It is not often that I get to report good news for landlords, so when the opportunity arises I am especially happy to do so. Today is one of those times. Earlier today the Wisconsin Attorney General issued a formal legal opinion that states that it is legal for a residential landlord in Wisconsin to require an outgoing tenant to pay to have the carpet in the unit professionally cleaned ...
Read MoreAASEW Meeting: Learn the Ins & Outs of Low Income Tax Credit Financing on July 15th.
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Investing In Rental Property / Comments
You look at conversions such as the knitting factory being turned into loft apartments on the near Southside and you wonder ‘How could they afford to do this, in this market?’The answer is Low Income Tax Credit Financing. A brief overview is you design a project, go to the state (WHEDA) and apply for tax credits. If all goes well and you are approved, you receive federal income tax credits. There ...
Read MoreNew & Improved Nonstandard Rental Provisions Form Available at Wisconsin Legal Blank
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Caselaw, Rental Documents, Nonstandard Rental Provisions, Wisconsin Legal Blank / Comments
As many of you know, I draft the various landlord-tenant law forms that are sold at Wisconsin Legal Blank Co., Inc. In light of the recent court of appeals decision (Keyes & Gruner v. Waldbillig et. al) that I referenced in an earlier ...
Read MoreOccupancy Standards . . . Not As Simple As "2 Persons Per Bedroom"
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Fair Housing / Discrimination, Occupancy Standards / Comments
Simply stated, occupancy standards focus on how many individuals can live in a rental unit. Landlords have the right to set reasonable, non-discriminatory, limits as to how many people can live in a rental unit. Many landlords believe that as long as they follow a policy of "2 person per bedroom" that they will be fine. Unfortunately that is not always the case. There is no clear-cut ...
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