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, making it easier to search and reference items in the future.
• A recording will be available to attendees for 14 days after the event to re-watch portions that you want a deeper understanding of.
• Attend the event from the comfort and safety of your own home.
• As in prior Boot Camps, the live Q & A session will be part of this event.
• You will receive all of the same information normally presented in Landlord Boot Camp PLUS the latest information on navigating the CDC and CARES Act eviction moratoria.

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about the CARES Act, the CDC Eviction Moratorium and its extensions, and residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants.

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process.

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests.

4. How to legally reject an applicant.

5. What rental documents you should be using.

6. Best practices to avoid violating ATCP 134 and being sued by your tenant for double damages and actual attorney's fees.

7. How to properly draft a security deposit itemization letter.

8. How to avoid DATCP investigations and Civil Investigative Demands (CID's).

9. How to draft a good Notice for Breach so that it will not be defeated in court.

10. When you should use a 5 day notice, 14 day notice, 28 day notice.

11. The best way to serve a notice terminating tenancy.

12. Learn the "Ins and Outs" of the judicial eviction process.

13. How to prepare for your eviction trial in court.

14. Whether or not it is worth it to pursue a money judgment against your tenant.

15. Learn about the two types of garnishment action

DATE + TIME:

The webinar will be held via a Zoom stream from 8:30 am - 5 pm followed by a live Q+A and legal/court update from 5 pm - 6 pm.

COST:

• AASEW Members $189
• Non-Members $329
• Boot Camp + 12 month AASEW membership - $330

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

For more information or to read what prior attendees have to say about Landlord Boot Camp click this link.  Or you may contact the AASEW at (262) 893-8691 or admin@aasew.org or click here.

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.

1. You can choose just the video(s) that you are interested in, or the entire seminar.
2. You can watch the videos from the safety and convenience of your own home or office during the rental period.*
3. You will receive the searchable PDF manual that accompanies the video(s) that you choose, which makes finding the information that you are looking for much easier in the future.

I have been presenting my in-person Landlord Boot Camp to landlords and property managers throughout the state since 2008. This On Demand format is the next step in the evolution of Landlord Boot Camp. I hope that you enjoy this new method to learn everything that you need to know about residential Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin.

Enjoy!

T

* If you rent individual videos of Landlord Boot Camp you have 7 days to view.
  If you rent a three video package you have 14 days to view.
 Rent the entire Landlord Boot Camp seminar (8 videos) and you have 20 days to view

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 Q & A from 5-6 PM.

Enjoy these advantages of the new virtual format:

• Attendees will receive a searchable 100 page + PDF Boot Camp manual, making it easier to search and reference items in the future.
• A recording will be available to attendees for 14 days after the event to re-watch portions that you want a deeper understanding of.
• Attend the event from the comfort and safety of your own home.
• As in prior Boot Camps, the live Q & A session will be part of this event.
• You will receive all of the same information normally presented in Landlord Boot Camp PLUS the latest information on navigating the CDC and CARES Act eviction moratoria.

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants.

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process.

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests.

4. How to legally reject an applicant.

5. What rental documents you should be using.

6. Best practices to avoid violating ATCP 134 and being sued by your tenant for double damages and actual attorney's fees.

7. How to properly draft a security deposit itemization letter.

8. How to avoid DATCP investigations and Civil Investigative Demands (CID's).

9. How to draft a good Notice for Breach so that it will not be defeated in court.

10. When you should use a 5 day notice, 14 day notice, 28 day notice.

11. The best way to serve a notice terminating tenancy.

12. Learn the "Ins and Outs" of the judicial eviction process.

13. How to prepare for your eviction trial in court.

14. Whether or not it is worth it to pursue a money judgment against your tenant.

15. Learn about the two types of garnishment action

COST:

• AASEW Members $189
• Non-Members $329
• Boot Camp + 12 month AASEW membership - $330

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

To register or obtain more information click here

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 penalties
• The CARES Act
• Best Practices that Landlord and property managers may want to consider implementing
• Eviction Court Challenges

If you are interested in viewing the 30 minute webinar in can be  found on youtube.

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 Cornavirus/COVID-19, and what you can expect when eviction court is up an running.

Here is a link to the webinar if you are interested in viewing.

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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.com

Below are more details about the event.

Thanks

T

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's Landlord Boot Camp can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with less hassles.

WHO: Taught by Attorney Tristan R. Pettit of Petrie + Pettit S.C.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property management organizations that charge their members $400-$500. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association.

WHEN: October 26, 2019 from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Q+A from 5 pm - 6 pm

Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 pm. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 pm.

WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton at 5311 S. Howell Ave in Milwaukee.

INCLUDED:

• 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

• LUNCH

PRICE:

• AASEW Members $189

• Non-Members $329

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the AASEW's Fall 2019 Landlord Boot Camp:

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants.

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process.

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests.

4. How to legally reject an applicant.

5. What rental documents you should be using.

6. Best practices to avoid violating ATCP 134 and being sued by your tenant for double damages and actual attorney's fees.

7. How to properly draft a security deposit itemization letter.

8. How to avoid DATCP investigations and Civil Investigative Demands (CID's).

9. How to draft a good Notice for Breach so that it will not be defeated in court.

10. When you should use a 5 day notice, 14 day notice, 28 day notice.

11. The best way to serve a notice terminating tenancy.

12. Learn the "Ins and Outs" of the judicial eviction process.

13. How to prepare for your eviction trial in court.

14. Whether or not it is worth it to pursue a money judgment against your tenant.

15. Learn about the two types of garnishment action

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  ; )

T

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 to this new protected class.

I also will be discussing the new law changes under Act 317 which became effective as of April 18, 2018.  With so many changes in the law recently, this is definitely the Boot camp that you want to attend.  The 100+ page manual has also been updated as have many of the sample forms that are included. 

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.com

Below are more details about the event.

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's Landlord Boot Camp can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with less hassles.

WHO: Taught by Attorney Tristan R. Pettit of Petrie + Pettit S.C.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property management organizations that charge their members $400-$500. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association.

WHEN: February 9, 2019 from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Q+A from 5 pm - 6 pm

Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 pm. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 pm.

WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton at 5311 S. Howell Ave in Milwaukee.

INCLUDED:

• 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

• LUNCH

PRICE:

• AASEW Members $179

• Non-Members $297

SPECIALS: Not an AASEW member? Pay just $1 more than the non-member price ($298) and receive both attendance at Boot Camp and a 12 month general membership at the AASEW, which includes discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the AASEW's Spring 2019 Landlord Boot Camp:

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal

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 to this new protected class.

I also will be discussing the new law changes under Act 317 which became effective as of April 18, 2018.  With so many changes in the law recently, this is definitely the Boot camp that you want to attend.  The 100+ page manual has also been updated as have many of the sample forms that are included. 

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.com

Below are more details about the event.

Thanks

T

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's Landlord Boot Camp can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with less hassles.

WHO: Taught by Attorney Tristan R. Pettit of Petrie + Pettit S.C.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property management organizations that charge their members $400-$500. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association.

WHEN: February 9, 2019 from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Q+A from 5 pm - 6 pm

Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 pm. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 pm.

WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton at 5311 S. Howell Ave in Milwaukee.

INCLUDED:

• 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

• LUNCH

PRICE:

• AASEW Members $179

• Non-Members $297

SPECIALS: Not an AASEW member? Pay just $1 more than the non-member price ($298) and receive both attendance at Boot Camp and a 12 month general membership at the AASEW, which includes discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the AASEW's Spring 2019 Landlord Boot Camp:

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using<

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 law changes under Act 317 which became effective as of April 18, 2018.  With so many changes in the law recently, this is definitely the Boot camp that you want to attend.  The 100+ page manual has also been updated as have many of the sample forms that are included. 

To sign up now you can call or email Kathy at (414) 276-7378 or kathy@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2018.com

Below are more details about the event.

Thanks

T

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's Landlord Boot Camp can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with less hassles.

WHO: Taught by Attorney Tristan R. Pettit of Petrie + Pettit S.C.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property management organizations that charge their members $400-$500. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association.

WHEN: October 20, 2018 from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Q+A from 5 pm - 6 pm

Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 pm. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 pm.

WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton at 5311 S. Howell Ave in Milwaukee.

INCLUDED:

• 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

• LUNCH

PRICE:

• AASEW Members $179

• Non-Members $297

SPECIALS: Not an AASEW member? Pay just $1 more than the non-member price ($298) and receive both attendance at Boot Camp and a 12 month general membership at the AASEW, which includes discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's Fall 2018 Landlord Boot Camp:

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, and again in April of 2018 with Act 317 including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

AND MUCH MORE

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 as a landlord and/or property manager in the rental business. You will learn invaluable information to run your business more efficiently, avoid pitfalls that can crush your profit, and navigate the ever-changing landlord-tenant laws. The price of admission includes a 100+ page manual and lunch. For more information or to register click here. Tristan is a shareholder with the firm of Petrie + Pettit S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He concentrates his practice in the area of landlord-tenant law, representing landlords and property management companies throughout the state. Tristan drafts many of the landlord-tenant law forms sold at Wisconsin Legal Blank and is the past president, and currently on the board of directors, of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin.

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 mistakes that can cost you thousands.

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's “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, who drafts many of the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property manager organizations that charge their members $400-$500.
This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association .

When: February 24th, 2018 Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar is 8:30 to 5 with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 PM. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 PM.

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Included: 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

Price:

• Members $179
• Non-Members $297

Specials: Not a member? Pay just $1 more than the non member price and receive both the Boot Camp and a 12 month AASEW General Membership including member discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.($298).

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's Spring 2018 Landlord Boot Camp

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants
2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process
3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests
4. How to legally reject an applicant
5. What rental documents you should be using and why
6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant The Wisconsin Eviction Notices have changed and improved under Act 176, enacted in March 2016
7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your tenant for breaching ATCP 134
8. When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment
9. How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint
10. What to do to keep the commissioner from dismissing your eviction suit
11. What you can legally deduct from a security deposit
12. How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal / 21-day letter
13. How to handle pet damage
14. What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit
15. How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)
16. An ample question and answer period. This alone is worth the admission.
    
    . . . and much more.

You get all this for less than you would pay for an hour of an attorney's time.

Last year's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp was filled to capacity. So much so we even had to turn a few people away. So call early to reserve your spot.

Call the Association at (414) 276-7378 or email us at membership@AASEW.org today to reserve your spot.

Remember that “landlording" is a business — so take the time to educate yourself on how to better manage your business and avoid costly errors!

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 as of September 1st.

If you have never had to e-file your eviction or collection lawsuit – do not worry, by the end of Boot Camp you will be a pro.

To sign up now you can call or email Kathy at (414) 276-7378 or membership@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2017.com

Below are more details about the event.

Thanks

T

The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's Landlord Boot Camp can help you navigate these treacherous waters and learn how to run your properties with less hassles.

WHO: Taught by Attorney Tristan R. Pettit of Petrie + Pettit S.C.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property management organizations that charge their members $400-$500. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association.

WHEN: October 7, 2017 from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Q+A from 5 pm - 6 pm

Registration opens at 7:10 AM. The seminar will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a half hour lunch break. There will be a one hour question and answer session afterwards, ending promptly at 6 pm. Many will find the Q&A invaluable, therefore you may wish to make arrangements to stay until 6 pm.

WHERE: Clarion Hotel at 5311 S. Howell Ave in Milwaukee.

INCLUDED:

• 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

• LUNCH

PRICE:

• AASEW Members $179

• Non-Members $297

SPECIALS: Not an AASEW member? Pay just $1 more than the non-member price ($298) and receive both attendance at Boot Camp and a 12 month general membership at the AASEW, which includes discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years receive a $40 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's Fall 2017 Landlord Boot Camp:

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in March 2012 by Act 143, in March 2014 and again in March 2016 with the passage of ACT 176, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant The Wisconsin Eviction Notices have changed and improved under Act 176, enacted in March 2016

7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134)

AND MUCH MORE -

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, and

2. We will discuss HUD's new directive regarding the use of an applicant's criminal history in the screening process.

Our last Boot Camp sold out several weeks before the event so if you are interested I would encourage you to sign up early.

It is important to remember that 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 Wisconsin's 14th “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, who drafts many of the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property manager organizations that charge their members $300-$400. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association

When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration opens at 7:00 AM

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Included: 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

Price:

• Members $179
• Non-Members $297

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's 2016 Landlord Boot Camp

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in April 2012 by Act 143, again in March 2014 by Act 76 and again in March 2016 by Act 176, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant

7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your tenant for breaching ATCP 134

8. When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment

9. How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint

10. What to do to keep the commissioner from dismissing your eviction suit

11. What you can legally deduct from a security deposit

12. How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal / 21 day letter

13. How to handle pet damage

14. What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit

15. How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)

There will also be an ample question and answer period. This alone is worth the admission.. . . and much more.

Our Spring session was sold out weeks before the event, so if you are interested in attending please consider signing up early to avoid missing this important seminar.

Call the Association at (414) 276-7378 or email us at membership@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2016.com today to reserve your spot.

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 Wisconsin's 13th “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, who drafts many of the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property manager organizations that charge their members $300-$400. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association

When: February 20, 2016 Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration opens at 7:00 AM

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Included: 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

Price:

• Members $159
• Non-Members $249

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years a $50 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's 2016 Landlord Boot Camp

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in April 2012 by Act 143 and again in March 2014 by Act 76, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant

7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your tenant for breaching ATCP 134

8. When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment

9. How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint

10. What to do to keep the commissioner from dismissing your eviction suit

11. What you can legally deduct from a security deposit

12. How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal / 21 day letter

13. How to handle pet damage

14. What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit

15. How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)

There will also be an ample question and answer period. This alone is worth the admission.. . . and much more.

Both of last year's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp were filled to capacity. So call early to reserve your spot.

Call the Association at (414) 276-7378 or email us at membership@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2016.com today to reserve your spot.

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 find new and better vendors or to reunite with old ones and, for the first time ever, one lucky attendee will go home with an Apple Watch (See contest rules posted at the show)

Free for preregistered attendees, $20 at the door. Register Here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aasew-tradeshow-free-to-apartment-owners-and-managers-tickets-18402319834

Complimentary buffet lunch included with pre-registration by 10/4/15.

Doors open at 11am with an outstanding educational line up:

11:00 Free Buffet lunch and exhibits

11:30 Round Tables and exhibits

12:30 “Personal Safety at Home and Work" and Round Tables

1:30 Break and exhibits

2:00 “Dealing with Difficult People" and Round Tables

3:00 Break and exhibits

3:30 Legal Update with Attorney Tristan Pettit

4:30 Apple Watch Drawing and conclusion

*Exhibits will be open the entire show

Round Table Topics and TImes:

11:30	Emergency Assitance
12:30	Rent Assistance
2:00	Smoke Free
11:30	Marketing and Social Media
12:30	Marketing and Social Media
2:00	Marketing and Social Media
11:30	Pest Control
12:30	Pest Control
2:00	Pest Control
11:30	E-Notify
12:30	Towing and the new laws
2:00	Towing and the new laws
11:30	Collections
12:30	Collections
2:00	Collections
11:30	Sex Offender
12:30	Security & Surveliance
2:00	Security & Surveliance

*Subject to change – final schedule will be available at the week of the show.

Exhibitors:

2nd Wind Exercise

ABC Sewer

Accent Construction and Remodeling, LLC

Always Towing & Recovery Inc

Batzner Pest Control

Brook Furniture Rental

Bruck Law Offices, S.C.

Carpetland USA

CITY OF MILWAUKEE

CJM Lighting & Electrical Inc

Coin Appliances

Dey Distributing

Diamond Vogel Paint

Energy House

Engineered Security Solutions, INC.

Finance System of Green Bay, Inc.

Focus on Energy

For Rent

Forest Green Realty & Management

Giertsen Company

Goldman Group – REMAX Lakeside

Grand Appliance and TV

Great Lakes Commercial Sales

HD Supply

Home Depot

landlord services

Landscape Concepts Management

Lowe's

Midwest Mortgage Credit Services

Milwaukee Cabinetry, Inc.

Milwaukee REIA

Milwaukee Windows

Nonns Flooring

Ogden & Company, Inc.

Orkin

P&C Insurance

PooPrints/Apartment Supply

Quality Floors

Real Property Management Greater Milwaukee Suburbs

Reliable Water Services

Safeway Pest Management

ServiceMaster Recovery Services

Skyline of Milwaukee

Star Bright Carpet and Upholstery

The Equitable Bank

The Realty Company LLC

Tri City Bank

Vesel Services

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems

Waterstone Bank

We Energies

West Allis Heating & Cooling

Wisconsin Legal Blank Co., Inc.

Wolverine Brass

Wons Background Investigations

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 run your properties with greater profit and less hassles.

Who: Taught by Attorney Tristan Pettit, who drafts many of the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property manager organizations that charge their members $300-$400. This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association

When: October 17, 2015 Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration opens at 7:00 AM

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Included: 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

Price:

• Members $159
• Non-Members $249

Specials: Not a member? Pay just $1 more than the non member price and receive both the Boot Camp and an AASEW membership for the remainer of 2015 including member discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years a $50 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's 2015 Landlord Boot Camp

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in April 2012 by Act 143 and again in March 2014 by Act 76, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant

7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your tenant for breaching ATCP 134

8. When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment

9. How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint

10. What to do to keep the commissioner from dismissing your eviction suit

11. What you can legally deduct from a security deposit

12. How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal / 21 day letter

13. How to handle pet damage

14. What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit

15. How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)

There will also be an ample question and answer period. This alone is worth the admission.. . . and much more.

Last year's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp was filled to capacity. So call early to reserve your spot.

Call the Association at (414) 276-7378 or email us at membership@AASEW.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2015.com today to reserve your spot.

Remember that “landlording" is a business — so take the time to educate yourself on how to better manage your business and avoid costly errors!

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:

- What: Batzner 5th Annual Bed Bug Seminar

- When: Wednesday, July 22, 201. The seminar check-in and complimentary breakfast starts at 8:30am. The seminar program runs from 9:00am-3:30pm. I will be speaking around 2:30 pm.

- Where: Brookfield Suites Hotel

- Cost: Free seminar, with lunch included

- You can register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=ro5uzwcab&oeidk=a07eb31uzf690dbb2d3

Here is a link to Batzner's website where you can view the full brochure.

Hope to see many of you there.

T

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 Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's 11th “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, who drafts many of the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

Attorney Tristan Pettit has given similar landlord-tenant law seminars to fellow attorneys, landlords, and property manager organizations that charge their members $300-$400.This is your opportunity to learn all of the same information at a huge discount through the Apartment Association

When: February 21st, 2015 Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration opens at 7:00 AM

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Included: 100 plus page manual to help you put what you learn into practice.

Price:

• Members $159
• Non-Members $249

Specials: Not a member? Pay just $1 more than the non member price and receive both the Boot Camp and an AASEW membership for the remainer of 2015 including member discounts at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and more.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws are constantly changing. To help keep you up to date those who attended in the past three years a $50 discount.

What you will learn at the Apartment Association's 2015 Landlord Boot Camp

Landlord Boot Camp covers everything that you need to know about residential Landlord Tenant law in Wisconsin, as amended in April 2012 by Act 143 and again in March 2014 by Act 76, including:

1. How to properly screen prospective tenants

2. How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the selection process

3. How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4. How to legally reject an applicant

5. What rental documents you should be using and why

6. When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant

7. Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your tenant for breaching ATCP 134

8. When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment

9. How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint

10. What to do to keep the commissioner from dismissing your eviction suit

11. What you can legally deduct from a security deposit

12. How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal / 21 day letter

13. How to handle pet damage

14. What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit

15. How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)

There will also be an ample question and answer period. This alone is worth the admission.. . . and much more.

Last year's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp was filled to capacity. So much so we even had to turn a few people away. So call early to reserve your spot.

Call the Association at (414) 276-7378 or email us at membership@apartmentassoc.org or sign up online at www.LandlordBootCamp2015.com today to reserve your spot.

Remember that “landlording" is a business — so take the time to educate yourself on how to better manage your business and avoid costly errors!

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 will also address numerous other of topics that will help you navigate Wisconsin's complex landlord - tenant laws. Learn how to run your properties with greater profit while staying out of trouble. 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.

Some of the other topics that will be covered include:

1) How to properly screen prospective tenants

2) How to draft written screening criteria to assist you in the tenant selection process

3) How to comply with both federal and state Fair Housing laws including how to comply with “reasonable modifications" and “reasonable accommodations" requests

4) How to legally reject an applicant

5) What rental documents you should be using and why

6) When you should be using a 5-day notice versus a 14-day notice, 28-day notice, or 30-day notice and how to properly serve the notice on your tenant

7) Everything you wanted to know (and probably even more than you wanted to know) about the Residential Rental Practices (ATCP 134) and how to avoid having to pay double damages to your

tenant for breaching ATCP 134

8) When you are legally allowed to enter your tenant's apartment

9) How to properly draft an eviction summons and complaint

10) What to do to keep the commissioner or judge from dismissing your eviction lawsuit

11) What you can legally deduct from a security deposit

12) How to properly draft a security deposit transmittal ("21 day") letter

13) How to handle pet damage

14) What to do with a tenant's abandoned property and how this may affect whether or not you file an eviction suit

15) How to pursue your ex-tenant for damages to your rental property and past due rent (and whether it is even worth it to do so)

There will also be time for "Q&A" and Lunch is included!

If that is not enough you will also receive a manual that is over 100 pages that includes all of Tristan's outlines on the various topics and various forms.

Who: Taught by Attorney Tristan Pettit, who drafts the landlord tenant forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank.

When: Saturday, October 4, 2014 from8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ---- Registration opens at 7:00 AM

Where: Clarion Hotel 5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee [Map]

Price: AASEW Members only $159 . Non AASEW Members - $249

Register: Go to www.LandlordBootCamp2014.com and you can register online and read prior attendees testimonials.

Last year's AASEW Landlord Boot Camp was filled to capacity. So much so we even had to turn a few people away. So register early to reserve your spot

I hope to see everyone there.

T

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 emotional support animals) that is not the case with the Fair Housing Act or Wisconsin's Open Housing Law. A tenant has the right to request a "reasonable accommodation" to a landlord's "no pet" or "limited pet" policy and a landlord may be legally required to allow them to have a comfort/companion animal to accommodate their disability.

I have seen a surge in tenant's requesting such accommodations as evidenced by a increase in angry telephone calls from clients upset about this issue.

Attend the AASEW's next meeting on August 18, 2014 at 7 pm at the Best Western Hotel located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield, and learn about this important and timely topic.

The cost is free to AASEW members and $25 for non-members of expired members.

Hope to see many of you there.

T