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LLC'S MUST FILE ANNUAL REPORT WITH DFI
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in LLC's / Comments
Effective January 1, 2004, all domestic Limited Liability Companies are required to file an Annual Report with the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).The report is due during the anniversary quarter of the LLC's effective date of organization on record with DFI. The report will be sent to the registered agent of each LLC to the registered office of record. The Annual Report is fairly simple to complete and there is ...
Read MoreIMPORTANT WEBSITES TO ASSIST WITH SCREENING TENANTS
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Screening Tenants / Comments
As I have mentioned before, the screening process is in my opinion the single most important aspect of the rental process. Sufficient time should be spent by the landlord to attempt to ensure that the chosen tenant will be able to live up to and abide by the rental agreement.Below are some websites that I find very helpful during the screening of my tenants.CCAP - Wisconsin's Consolidated Court ...
Read MoreSCREENING PROSPECTIVE TENANTS
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Screening Tenants / 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.Screening prospective tenants is the single most important aspect of the rental process regardless of whether you are renting residential or commercial property. If done properly, ...
Read MoreATCP 134 - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PRACTICES
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134 / Comments
If you are a landlord are you familiar with ATCP 134? If not, you definitely need to be. ATCP 134 is a chapter of the Wisconsin Administrative Code that applies to residential rental practices. While these rules were updated in 1998 many well-intentioned landlords are still unfamiliar with their provisions and the rather extreme consequences that may result if you fail to abide by them.The most overlooked - and ...
Read MoreWelcome to Tristan's Landlord Tenant Law Blog
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. / Comments
Welcome. My name is Tristan Pettit and I am an attorney with the law firm of Petrie & Stocking S.C. One of my specialties is the area of landlord tenant law. I am also the current President of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW). I have been practicing in the area of landlord tenant law for over 13 years. I appear in eviction ...
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