Wisconsin’s Act 143 Landlord Omnibus bill has been of great concern to owners that have read the content as well those who have read the Legislative Council memo on the bill.
AASEW Attorney Heiner Geise had researched this a bit and came to the conclusion it is not quite as bad as originally thought. He received an opinion consistent with his view from the Leg Council.
The following is a pretty good overview of the new law from Margit Kelley, Staff Attorney at the WISCONSIN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan research agency of the Wisconsin Legislature.
Read their full analysis
The Wisconsin Landlord Tenant Law Omnibus bill was signed into law by Governor Scott Walker around 4 PM March 21st, 2012. You must be in compliance with the provisions for tenancies entered into beginning April 1st.
One thing the bill does is add a new prohibited lease provision:
In Washington D.C. they have The Housing Provider Ombudsman a information resource for small housing providers.
THE NAMES of 400,000 Australian renters have swelled national blacklists for crimes ranging from pouring concrete down toilets to stealing entire kitchens from properties. [Source]
I’ve spent most of the past 22 years as a director of the Apartment Association of Southeastern WI, yet I feel this is a question that must be asked often so that the Association continues to add value.
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