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ATCP 134 RULES ON CREDIT CHECK/REPORT FEES

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134, Credit Checks / Comments

 ATCP 134 contains specific rules regarding when and how a landlord can charge a rental applicant for the cost of their credit report.   As background, ATCP 134 is the chapter of the Administrative Code of Wisconsin that sets forth 21 requirements that Landlords must follow or else risk getting sued for double damages and attorney's fees by the applicant or tenant.The applicable portion of the rules regarding credit checks is ...

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