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Milwaukee's Chronic Nuisance Ordinance and It's Improper Use Against Landlords
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in AASEW, Evictions, City of Milwaukee, Nuisance Properties / Comments
The City of Milwaukee's Chronic Nuisance Ordinance (80-10) is a thorn in the side of many landlords. Essentially the ordinance says that if your property generates more than 3 calls for police service for "nuisance activities" within a 30 day period that the city will charge you for the costs associated with abating the alleged nuisance. Nuisance activities include the following: harassment, disorderly conduct, battery, indecent exposure, prostitution, ...
Read MoreArticle and Video Regarding Recent Seminar On Advising and Defending Property Owners in Nuisance Actions
Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in ATCP 134, Screening Tenants, Nuisance Properties, Seminars / Comments
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. ...
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