Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog
Attend The Next LANDLORD BOOT CAMP on May 15, 2021 and Learn the Latest on the CDC Eviction Moratorium, Emergency Rental Assistance and More
My next Landlord Boot Camp for the AASEW will be held on Saturday May 15, 2021.Join me at the next Boot Camp and learn the latest about the latest extension of the CDC's Eviction Moratorium until June 30, 2021, status on the Emergency Rental Assistance Payments, and more while also enjoying the advantages of the new virtual format.Attendees will receive a searchable 100 page + PDF Boot Camp manual, ...
NOW AVAILABLE: Landlord Boot Camp On-Demand
Hello. I am excited to announce that my latest Landlord Boot Camp recording is now available as an On Demand video series. The benefits of this On Demand format are many.You can choose just the video(s) that you are interested in, or the entire seminar.You can watch the videos from the safety and convenience of your own home or office during the rental period.*You will receive the searchable PDF ...
LANDLORD BOOT CAMP 2020 - How to Navigate the CDC Eviction Moratorium and More
We are excited to announce Attorney Tristan Pettit’s Landlord Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, November 14th.Due to the CDC National Eviction Moratorium, we delayed this event so that we could include the most timely information on navigating the current CDC Moratorium and other COVID-19 related issues affecting Landlord-Tenant law.The Saturday, November 14th event will be held as a live-streamed webinar from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM with live ...
Wisconsin's Eviction Moratorium Is Over. Now What?
Atty. Jennifer Hayden and I presented a webinar for the Wisconsin Realtor's Association (WRA) yesterday, May 28, 202, entitled "Wisconsin's Eviction Moratorium is Over. Now What?" In the webinar Jen and I provide an update on the following:Wisconsin rental Assistance Program (WRAP)DATCP's emergency order on charging late fees and penaltiesThe CARES ActBest Practices that Landlord and property managers may want to consider implementingEviction Court ChallengesIf you are interested in ...
WEBINAR: Landlording In The Time of Coronavirus
I hope that everyone is staying healthy, safe and sane. Attorney Jennifer Hayden (also of Petrie + Pettit) and I presented a 1 hour webinar for the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW) on April 29, 2020 entitled "Landlording In The Time of Coronavirus." In the webinar, Jen and I spoke about the various Emergency Orders and Laws that impact Landlords, some "best practices" related to issues caused by the ...
The Next Landlord Boot Camp Is Right Around The Corner on October 26, 2019
Autumn is just around the corner and that means Landlord Boot Camp is right around the corner. This will be the 20th Boot Camp that I have taught for the AASEW and it will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019.To sign up now you can call or email Kathy at (414) 276-7378 or kathy@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2019.comBelow are more details about the event.ThanksTThe Apartment Association of ...
A Few More Spots Are Left for Saturday's Landlord Boot Camp
Hi All -- We have a few more spots left for Saturday's Landlord Boot Camp. Info is below. Hope to see many of you there. If you don't want to attend because of the wealth of information that you will receive as well as the great resource materials, then attend for the free lunch ; )TI wanted to let everyone know that the next Landlord Boot Camp will be held ...
The Next Landlord Boot Camp Will Be Held on Feb. 9, 2019
Happy New Year Everyone - I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday season.I wanted to let everyone know that the next Landlord Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019.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 ...
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 ...
Don't Miss The Next Landlord Boot Camp on February 24th
Don't hand your keys over to just anyone . . . Join Attorney Tristan Pettit as he presents the AASEW's Landlord Boot Camp on February 24, 2018. Tristan will provide you with the information that you need to succeed ...
Wondering What To Get That Special Landlord In Your Life For The Holidays?
Are you wondering what to get that special landlord in your life for the holidays? Look no further. How about giving him or her some peace of mind and lots of education? Send the landlord in your life to the AASEW's next Landlord Boot Camp on February 24, 2018.Landlording can be pretty complex, with a seemingly never ending myriad of paperwork, rules, landlord-tenant laws and simple ...
Less Than 1 Month Left Until Landlord Boot Camp on October 7, 2017
Hello Everyone – There is less than 1 month left until the next Landlord Boot Camp which is scheduled for October 7, 2017. I hope to see many of you there. One new topic that we will be addressing is e-filing your evictions and collection lawsuits. E-filing has been required for most Wisconsin counties for several months now and it is now required in Milwaukee County as well ...
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 ...
UPCOMING SEMINAR: Legal Issues Pertaining to Bedbugs & How Landlords Can Protect Themselves
Hello Everyone --- I hope that you are all enjoying your summer. I wanted to let you know about a free seminar that I will be giving on the Legal Issues Pertaining To Bedbugs and What Landlords Can Do To Protect Themselves on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.I will be presenting this 1-1.5 hour presentation as part of Batzner Pest Control's 5th Annual Bed Bug Seminar. Here are the details:- ...
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
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 ...