Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog
Free Landlord-Tenant Law Seminar In West Allis on March 31, 2011
I will be presenting a seminar for the West Allis Landlord Training Program on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. This seminar is sponsored by the West Allis Police Department and is open to the public at no cost.I will be speaking on two specific areas:1. Rental Documents -- specifically what rental documents you should be using with your tenants to protect yourself such as:
The Ever Important Security Deposit Transmittal Letter (or "21 Day Letter")
Aside from evictions, issues regarding the failure to properly return a tenant's security deposit are, in my opinion, the single most litigated area in landlord-tenant law.In Wisconsin, if a tenant has deposited a security deposit to his/her landlord as part of a residential tenancy, the landlord must comply with one of two options within 21 days after the tenant "surrenders" the landlord's rental unit:1. Return the tenant's security deposit, or2. Send ...
Don't Miss Landlord Boot Camp on February 26th!
The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's (AASEW) will be offering its third annual Landlord Boot Camp on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Learn everything that you need to know about Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin at this all-day seminar.Yours truly will be the presenter and I will be addressing the following topics: - Screening Rental Applicants- Written Screening Criteria- Fair Housing (Discrimination) law- Rental Documents (Rental Agreements, Nonstandard ...
Don't Miss DR. RENT at AASEW's Next Meeting on Monday, January 17th!!
On Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7 p.m., John "Dr. Rent" Fischer will be the featured speaker at the AASEW's February membership meeting. John will be presenting his most requested seminar entitled "Top Ten Mistakes That Landlords Make." The meeting will be held at the Best Western Midway Hotel which is located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield.Besides, being a blogging buddy of mine --- John's blog is ...
Landlord Boot Camp - Saturday, February 26, 2011
The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's (AASEW) will be offering its third annual Landlord Boot Camp on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Learn everything that you need to know about Landlord-Tenant law in Wisconsin at this all-day seminar.Yours truly will be the presenter and I will be addressing the following topics: - Screening Rental Applicants- Written Screening Criteria- Fair Housing (Discrimination) law- Rental Documents (Rental Agreements, Nonstandard ...
Upcoming Landlord-Tenant Law Seminar on Nov. 3rd.
I will be co-presenting a landlord-tenant law seminar for Sterling Education Services (S.E.S.) on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.The seminar is entitled "8th Annual Landlord-Tenant Law Update" and will run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Registration will open at 8 am. The seminar will be held at The Residence Inn Downtown which is located at 648 N. Plankinton Avenue in Milwaukee.I will be speaking on three main ...
AASEW Landlord Tradeshow - This Wednesday - Sept. 22nd
Annual Landlord Tradeshow! Bring 2 non perishable food items that we will donate to the Hunger Task Force for free admission, free seminars, free entrance to the exhibit hall, a chance to win some great raffle prizes and free appetizers September 22nd, 2010Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee Seminars 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 11:40 p.m. for first ...
Do Not Miss the 11th Annual AASEW Tradeshow on Sept. 22, 2010
Do you know what you can legally deduct from a tenant's security deposit? Looking for ways to improve your cash flow? Need a few sales tips to fill your vacancies? Are you in Compliance with State and Federal Fair Housing Laws? You will get the answers and more at the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW) Annual Landlord Tradeshow! Free seminars.Free entrance to ...
FREE Seminar on Evictions - Saturday, August 14th
I will be presenting a free seminar on the topic of evictions for the City of Milwaukee's Landlord Training Program on Saturday, August 14th. I am presenting this seminar on behalf of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW). The Seminar will run from 9 am - 12 noon and will be held at Alverno College's Wehr Theater which is located at 3441 S. 39th Street. I was informed that there ...
UPCOMING SEMINAR - How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers
I will be presenting a seminar for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM Milwaukee Chapter #13) on several landlord - tenant law related topics in the near futureTopics to be covered:1. Causes for Eviction2. Notices To Terminate Tenancy3. The Judicial Eviction ProcessThis seminar will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 9am - 10:30 am. Registration will start at 8:30 am.The seminar will be held at The Wisconsin ...
LANDLORD BOOT CAMP: Only 4 Open Seats Remain
UPDATE 2/17/10 - WE ARE AT FULL CAPACITY FOR LANDLORD BOOT CAMP ON 2/27/10. If you are interested in attending please contact Paulette at (414) 276-7378 or paulette@apartmentassoc.org and she will put your name on a "waiting list" and contact you should a seat become available. Thank You T ________________________________________________________ We had a great AASEW ...
LANDLORD BOOT CAMP: Everything You Need To Know About Residential Landlord-Tenant Law in WI
I will be presenting an all-day seminar on residential landlord tenant law in Wisconsin for the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (AASEW). The seminar is entitled "Landlord Boot Camp" and will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from approx. 8:30 am - 5 pm at the Clarion Hotel located at 5311 S. Howell Avenue in Milwaukee. The cost will be $159 for AASEW members ...
City of Milwaukee Releases Its 2010 Schedule of Special Sessions for The Landlord Training Program
The City of Milwaukee has just released its 2010 Schedule of Special Sessions for The Landlord Training Program. The focus of these 5 special seminars will be on learning how to effectively and professionally manage your rental properties. All of the sessions will take place on Saturday mornings to allow those of you who work an additional job (aside from being a landlord) to attend.I am very honored to have ...
Upcoming AASEW Meetings, Topics & Speakers
The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (AASEW) has some very interesting speakers and topics for its upcoming monthly membership meetings in 2010. All meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Best Western Midway Hotel which is located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield. There is no cost to attend the meetings. If you are not yet a member of ...
FREE SEMINAR ON LLC'S - WHY YOU NEED THEM AND HOW TO INSURE THEY PROTECT YOU FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY
Lydia Chartre and I will be presenting a free seminar at the AASEW's October monthly meeting on October 19, 2009 at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at the Best Western Midway Hotel which is located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield.Lydia and I will be speaking on LLC's and why you should consider using this form of business entity to hold your rental property and ...
Free Landlord-Tenant Law Seminar To Be Held On October 24, 2009
On Saturday October 24, 2009 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at the UWM Union Ballroom the UW-Milwaukee COAST and the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services will be offering a free landlord-tenant law seminar to the public. This seminar is NOT restricted to just landlords and tenants in the UW-M area.On behalf of the AASEW, I will be presenting a portion of the seminar on the topics ...
DON'T MISS AASEW'S 10th ANNUAL LANDLORD TRADESHOW THIS WEDNESDAY (9-16-09)
The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW) is hosting its 10th Annual Tradeshow this Wednesday, September 16, 2009, from 12 noon - 7 pm. If you are a rental propertyowner, manager or investor you will not want to miss this FREE tradeshowIt will be held at Serb Hall which is located at 5101 W. Oklanhoma Avenue.The admission is FREE.Food and snacks will be offerred.Many vendors that support the ...
AASEW'S Annual Landlord Tradeshow To Be Held On September 16th at Serb Hall
The Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin's (AASEW) 10th Annual Landlord Tradeshow and Seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 12 noon - 7 pm at American Serb Hall (5101 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee).Admission is free for rental property owners and potential owners. Free food and snacks will be offerred. This is a great event for landlords, future landlords, property managers, real estate investors, and anyone ...
Article and Video Regarding Recent Seminar On Advising and Defending Property Owners in Nuisance Actions
On May 7, 2009 I spoke at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Convention. I was asked to speak at the Government Lawyer Division's seminar that focused on the topic of neighborhoods and nuisance properties. Specifically I was asked to speak on advising and defending property owners that have nuisance properties.The State Bar recently published a nice article summarizing my seminar presentation which was published through its online Inside Track newsletter. ...