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AASEW Meeting: Come Learn About The New Landlord-Tenant Law (Act 76) on Feb. 17th

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Legislation, Act 76 (SB 179) / Comments

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, ...

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GUEST POST: Is the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Against the City of Milwaukee?

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, City of Milwaukee / Comments

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, ...

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AASEW MEETING: Eviction Court Essentials -- Monday, August 19, 2013

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Evictions, Milwaukee County / Comments

The AASEW's next meeting will be this coming Monday, August 19, 2013 at 7 pm at the Best Western in Brookkfield.The Apartment Association of Southeastern WI welcomes Milwaukee County Circuit Court Commissioner Cedric Cornwall as our main speaker at our August meeting.  With all of the recent law changes in the landlord-tenant law arena, Commissioner Cornwall will speak to the group on the preferred procedures to follow in eviction court ...

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AASEW Meeting: Learn the Ins & Outs of Low Income Tax Credit Financing on July 15th.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Investing In Rental Property / Comments

You look at conversions such as the knitting factory being turned into loft apartments on the near Southside and you wonder ‘How could they afford to do this, in this market?’The answer is Low Income Tax Credit Financing.  A brief overview is you design a project, go to the state (WHEDA) and apply for tax credits.  If all goes well and you are approved, you receive federal income tax credits.  There ...

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AASEW Meeting: Is Property Management An Art or A Science? - June 17, 2013 at 7 pm.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars, Property Management / Comments

Join the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin on June 17th  as we have masters of the craft present on Best Practices in Property Management along with the legal ramifications of failing to follow the rules.  SE Wisconsin is clearly a pro tenant district so educate yourself to the possible landmines that await you along with what some are doing to avoid them.  It will be an educational night with ...

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AASEW Meeting: Financing Real Estate In Today's Market ---- May 20, 2013

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Investing In Rental Property / Comments

Please join me at the AASEW's next monthly membership meeting where we will discuss Financing Real Estate in Today's Market.When: Monday May 20th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Where: The Best Western, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield 53005Who: Panel of local lending experts. Details below.Cost: This meeting is free for current AASEW members, $25 for guests or expired membersGood deals are more abundant today than ever in the past.  But we all ...

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Next AASEW Meeting - The Ins & Outs of Evicting - March 18th

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Evictions / Comments

The next AASEW meeting will focus on the "The Ins & Outs of Evicting."The meeting will be held on Monday, March 18th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel located at 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield.The speakers will be Attorney Tristan Pettit of Petrie & Stocking S.C. and Detective Jon Nilsen of the Milwaukee County Eviction Squad.Atty. Pettit will discuss the top reasons that the courts dismiss landlord's evictions and ...

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5th Annual Landlord Boot Camp Is Just Around the Corner - February 23, 2013 - Register now.

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars / Comments

 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 Fifth “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 the landlord tenant forms ...

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Attend AASEW's Landlord Boot Camp on October 20th and Learn All About Wisconsin Residential Landlord-Tenant Law

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Seminars / Comments

Due to popular demand, the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin will be holding a second Landlord Boot Camp this year on Saturday October 20, 2012.  Our last Boot Camp in February had more than 80 attendees and it was necessary to turn a few away.  Additionally with the passage of the new Landlord Omnibus Law (Act 143), which took effect on March 31, 2012, we felt ...

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AASEW Annual Landlord Trade Show - Wednesday September 19, 2012

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Legislation, Seminars / Comments

It is that time of year again . . . time for the leaves to start falling and the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin to host its Annual Trade Show.  The AASEW Trade Show is the place to be on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 11 am - 5 pm.  The Trade Show will be held at American Serb Hall at 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee, WI.Entrance to the event is ...

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