The name and address of the landlord and tenant(s) The address of the rental property Where to send the rent The agreed upon monthly rent amount, with or without utilities (be specific – Heat? Water? Parking? Cable/Internet?) When the rent… Read More
A good landlord is essential to a great off-campus experience. We’ve taken the guess work out of finding one that meets criteria that go beyond what the city and state allow through the Good Neighbor landlord program. We also have… Read More
Students have found themselves evicted, homeless or in rentals with terrible issues. We want to help you make the best choice possible. Beware of any landlord exhibiting these behaviors: refusal to provide a sample lease or allow time to review… Read More
Residential Property – Residential property owners and occupants are required to clear the sidewalks abutting their property of snow or ice within 24 hours after the snow and ice have stopped falling. This includes the corner crosswalk area for property… Read More
In the City of Milwaukee, there are rules and laws that prevent housing discrimination for certain protected groups. Milwaukee County Ordinance Chapter 107 states: “It is declared policy of the county that all persons shall have an equal opportunity for… Read More
First thing’s first, check your lease! Generally speaking, unless the damage is caused by the negligence of the tenant (tenant action or inaction), responsibility to make major repairs such as heat, air conditioning, electric, plumbing is that of the landlord…. Read More
The responsibility is that of the party indicated on a lease. There are fines for not completing these tasks, so tenants need to be aware of their legal obligations. When looking over the lease, make note of what needs to… Read More
Some rental units in the area allow small animals with an additional security deposit for each pet in the unit. If bringing a pet, look specifically for units allowing that specific type of animal. If unsure, contact the landlord to… Read More
If a landlord is raising the rent, they have to let the tenant know. On a month-to-month lease, the landlord has to tell the tenant 28 days in advance.
It is a one-time deposit of money given to the landlord at the time of lease signing to ensure that rent will be paid and other responsibilities on the lease are performed. This covers the cost if damage comes to… Read More