This blog post was written by Atty. Gary D. Koch of Pettit Law Group S.C.While some effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic may continue to linger, the Public Health Emergency officially ended in May 2023. Does that mean the CARES Act
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Last Few Days To Receive “Early Bird” Pricing to Attend My Landlord Boot Camp on November 16, 2024
There are only a few days left to receive the “early bird” pricing for my next Landlord Boot Camp, sponsored by the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin, which will be held on Saturday, November 16th, from 8:30 am –
Can I Charge A Nonrefundable Pet Fee? Or What About Charging a Higher Pet Rent for the First Month?
I recently received a question from a client asking whether she could legally charge a nonrefundable pet fee of $150 or a more significant pet rent of $150 for the first month (with all subsequent pet rent being $50). It
Don’t Miss the RPA’s Annual Tradeshow + Speaker Event – RPA-CON 2024 – On Friday, October 25th + Saturday, October 26th
The Rental Property Association of Wisconsin’s Annual Trade Show and Speaker Event, nicknamed RPA-CON 2024, will be held this Friday and Saturday, October 25th and 26th at The Ingleside. You will not want to miss this event. Over 60+ vendors
Avoid “Fraudulent Transfers” When Conveying Rental Property to LLC’s
This is a guest blog post written by Atty. Dave Espin of Pettit Law Group S.C.In light of the recent Koble Investments v. Marquette decision, it is now more critical than ever for landlords who hold rental properties in their
Wisconsin Supreme Court Adopts Landlords' position on Eviction Record Retention
NOTE: The below blog post which was posted on June 18, 2024, is reproduced from the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin’s blog and was written by Atty. Heiner Giese, attorney for the RPA.
Since the Journal Sentinel and the other local
ATTENTION LANDLORDS: Wisconsin Court of Appeals case of Koble v. Marquardt Is Now Law
This is a long blog post, and I apologize in advance, but I sincerely hope that you take the time to read it all the way until the end as it is very important that Wisconsin landlords know what they
It Is Very Important That Landlords Ensure That They Are Using the Most Current Version of WLB's Landlord Tenant Rental Forms.
It is very important that landlords that are using the landlord-tenant law rental documents/forms that I draft, and which are sold through Wisconsin Legal Blank (WLB), ensure that they are using the most current forms. To aid you in determining
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on CCAP Eviction Records
Breaking News from the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin’s website and Blog:
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules on CCAP eviction records
04/16/2024 11:30 AM
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Legal Action’s bid to make eviction judgments disappear in one year instead
Spring Landlord Boot Camp Will Be Held on Saturday, April 13th
Spring 2024 Landlord Boot Camp for Rental Property Association of Wisconsin (RPA)
- When: April 13, 2024
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Location – SONESTA HOTEL WEST (10499 W. Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa WI 53226)
Registration
- Non-Member (Early Bird) – $399.00 (Includes