Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog
GUEST POST: Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center - A Collaboration
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, ...
Less Than One Month Until AASEW's Landlord Boot Camp on October 20, 2018.
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 ...
AASEW's Fall Landlord Boot Camp Announced - October 29, 2016
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 ...
Landlord Boot Camp Is Just Around The Corner - February 20, 2016
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 ...
Don't Miss the Free Annual AASEW Landlord Trade Show and Education Event on October 8th.
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 ...
SEMINAR: AASEW'S Fall Landlord Boot Camp Will Be Held on October 17th
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 ...
Guest Post: AASEW Continues Moving Forward
Below is this month's President's Column from the Apartment Association newsletter. While Joe Dahl states his reason for stepping down modestly as “to pursue other opportunities" the truth is Joe was accepted into the Princeton PhD program where he plans to expand on what he learned as an urban landlord to study housing related issues. It will be refreshing to see this type of study being done without the typical ...
AASEW's 11th Landlord Boot Camp will be held on February 21, 2015
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
GUEST POST: An Important Eviction Case Heard By Wisconsin Supreme Court
An important eviction case heard by the WI Supreme CourtAttorney 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 ...
Landlord Boot Camp Is Just Around The Corner - October 4, 2014.
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 ...
AASEW MEETING: "Companion Animals - When A Landlord Must Accept Them" on August 18, 2014
I will be speaking at the AASEW's monthly meeting on the issue of companion/comfort animals and when a landlord must accept them in their rental properties.Disability-related complaints, including those that involve assistance animals, are the most common complaint filed with HUD over the past few years. While the definition of a "service animal" under the ADA is very limited and requires that the animal be specifically trained (and excludes ...
Only 7 Days Left To Sign Up For Landlord Boot Camp on March 8th
There are just 7 days left to register for Landlord Boot Camp!!!Come learn about Wisconsin's new Landlord Tenant law – Act 76 – plus everything else you need to know about Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin.The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's 9th “Landlord Boot Camp" can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with greater profit and less hassles.Who: ...
AASEW Meeting: Come Learn About The New Landlord-Tenant Law (Act 76) on Feb. 17th
As many of you know I have been blogging over the past month or so about aspects of the new Landlord-Tenant law that goes into effect on March 1, 2014. Well, I will continue to blog about the new law in the future, but if you would prefer to learn all about Act 76 in its entirety you should plan on coming to the next AASEW monthly meeting on Monday, ...
JUST ANNOUNCED: AASEW's Next Landlord Boot Camp - Saturday, March 8, 2014
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 9th “Landlord Boot Camp" can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with greater profit and less hassles.Who: Taught by Attorney Tristan Pettit, ...
Why I Am So Excited About This Saturday's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp
I am really excited about this Saturday's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp. Why you ask? Well let me tell you.Just last week the Senate in Madison passed SB 179 which is a very large and sweeping revision to much of landlord-tenant law in Wisconsin. This bill not only cleans up the unintended consequences of last years Act 143, it also makes some major changes such as:- Applies the ...
SB 179 ("Landlord-Tenant Bill") Is On It's Way To Governor Walker To Be Signed Into Law
At about 6:40 pm on October 16, 2013, SB 179 (commonly referred to as the Landlord-Tenant Bill) was concurred by the state Senate after a minor amendment was made in the state Assembly earlier. The bill passed 18-15 despite attempts to delay the bill via a motion to non-concur. The bill now goes to the Governor who has 30 days to "call" for the bill and sign it.If you would like to ...
AASEW's Landlord Boot Camp On October 26th To Address New Landlord Tenant Law Soon To Be Passed
Be the first on your block to learn about the new Landlord-Tenant law which is expected to be passed later this month!The AASEW's popular Landlord Boot Camp will address the ins and outs of the new law (currently referred to as Senate Bill 179) on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 8:30 am - 5:30 ...
GUEST POST: The New and Improved Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
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 ...
Don't Miss The Landlording Event of The Year - AASEW Trade Show on Friday, September 27th
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 ...
GUEST POST: Is the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Against the City of Milwaukee?
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, ...