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What is a rooming house license?

June 25, 2020City of Milwaukee Information, Evictions, Frequently Asked Questions, Joint & Several Liability, Landlord/Tenant Communication, Lease, Legal Assistance, Ordinances, Renter's Insurance, Roommates, Safety

Some landlords have gotten permission from  the City of Milwaukee  to allow more than 3 unrelated individuals to live in a signal rental unit. There are only a few landlords that have this license.  Do not believe a landlord that… Read More

How do I know if a neighborhood is safe?

June 25, 2020City of Milwaukee Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Safety

Safety is subjective and only a prospective tenant can decide what “safe” means to them when looking for housing. It may be helpful to contact the 1st district police department and request they look up the address that is being… Read More

How many roommates can I have in Milwaukee?

June 25, 2020Citations/Fines, City of Milwaukee Information, Evictions, Frequently Asked Questions, Joint & Several Liability, Lease, Legal Assistance, Ordinances, Roommates, Safety

No more than 3 unrelated roommates! We cannot stress enough how important it is to follow this City of Milwaukee ordinance. Do not sign a lease or agree to live somewhere without being on the lease if the landlord is… Read More

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June 1, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Good Neighbor Program, Landlord Information, Landlord/Tenant Communication, Safety

WI Criminal Background Check Wisconsin Circuit Court Access  Search your landlord by their last and first name, or any other applicable information you have to see any court records they may have. If nothing shows up, they have no old… Read More

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