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A Short Hiatus
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. / Comments
As many of you know, I am about to get married at the ripe old age of 40 this Friday. My fiancee, Nancy, and I will be getting married in Maui and then spending some additional time honeymooning on the islands.While I initially thought about bringing my netbook with me and posting a blog or two while vacationing, upon deeper reflection I have decided against this --- somehow I don't ...
Read MoreHappy Blogiversary
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. / Comments
May 15, 2010 will be the one year anniversary of Tristan's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog. I thought I would use this occassion to post some interesting data that I have learned about my blog over the past year - thank you Google Analytics.When I first began this project I did not know what to expect. I have been overwhelmed by the blog's popularity and the support of its readers over ...
Read MoreUpdate On Landlords' Lawsuit Against City of Milwaukee and Its Rental Inspection Ordinance
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, DNS, City of Milwaukee, Residential Rental Inspection (RRI) Program / Mandatory Rental I / Comments
There has not been a lot of media reporting on the lawsuit brought by three landlords against the City of Milwaukee and its rental inspection ordinance so I thought I would take the time to update you on its status.If you are unfamiliar with the basics of the lawsuit you should refer to my earlier post on the topic.The City of Milwaukee has filed a Motion To Dismiss the Landlords' lawsuit. Essentially ...
Read MoreIs It Time To Hire A Property Management Company?
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Property Management / Comments
I would like to state at the outset that this particular post is very different from my past posts. In the past I have tried to educate readers about various aspects of landlord-tenant law. I will not be doing that this time. My goal with today's post is to generate a discussion and to have you, the reader, provide me (and the other readers) with your thoughts and concerns regarding the ...
Read MoreProposed Bill To Require Landlords To Disclose If Their Rental Property Was A "Meth Lab"
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Legislation, Investing In Rental Property / Comments
On March 26, 2010, Senators Lena Taylor and Spencer Coggs along with Senator Lehman sponsored 2009 Senate Bill 650. SB 650 will affect both landlords and sellers of real estate in which the drug methamphetamine has been manufactured.The bill requires both owners wishing to sell and landlords wishing to rent property that was used as a "meth lab" in the past to disclose in writing this fact to ...
Read MoreDo Not Miss Next AASEW Meeting on How To Manage The Financial Side of Your Rental Properties
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW / Comments
On Monday April 19, 2010 at 7 pm the AASEW will hold its monthly membership meeting. This meeting will focus on how to manage the financial side of you rental property business. The AASEW is very excited to have Mr. Tim Nolan, CPA of Nolan Accounting Center as the featured speaker. Mr. Nolan works with smal businesses and property owners and gives special focus to income ...
Read MoreWith A Month To Month Rental Agreement A Landlord Has More Options Than Just The 5 Day Notice
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Notices / Comments
One reason many landlords choose to enter into a month to month tenancy (m2m) with a tenant rather than a 1 year lease (or other term lease) is because it is easier to remove a tenant under a m2m tenancy.In a m2m tenancy a landlord has the choice of serving a tenant with a 5 Day Notice for failure to pay rent, a 14 Day Notice for failure to pay rent or for ...
Read MoreBLOG COMMENT: What If Tenant Does Not Give You Proper Notice To Vacate? . . . and Other Questions.
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134, Rental Agreements / Comments
I recently received a very good question through my blog but because it was posted under my "About The Author" section I don't think enough people would see it so I decided to reprint it as a post.THE QUESTION:Good Morning,I will start by saying thank you for this forum, I find it very helpful and one of a kind. I know you must be very busy but I was ...
Read MoreWhat Is The Life Expectancy of the Carpet (or Refrigerator or Stove or Hardwood Flooring) In My Rental Unit?
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Tenant Damage, Collections / Comments
Those of you that have appeared in eviction court in an attempt to obtain a money judgment against a tenant that has damaged your rental unit know that oftentimes the court will not allow you to recover the total cost to replace the damaged item. Even when the court agrees that the tenant caused the damage there will be times when a landlord cannot obtain the full replacement value.Often when this occurs it ...
Read MoreJudge Siefert to Rotate Out of Small Claims Division in August; Judge Carroll to Replace
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Evictions, Milwaukee County / Comments
Walking into the courthouse today I ran into an acquaintance of mine who works within the court system. During our chat I learned that Judge John Siefert, who is currently presiding over the Small Claims Division (which includes all eviction actions) in Milwaukee County, will be rotating to a different calandar come August 1st. Judge Jane Carroll will be replacing Judge Siefert as the Small Claims judge. Judge Carroll is currently presiding ...
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