How do Late Fees work?
It is legal for a landlord to charge late fees, but all fees must be disclosed in the lease. A common example of late fees pertains to rent. Rent is typically due by the 1st of every month. A landlord… Read More
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Can I break my lease?
A landlord may agree to let a tenant out of a lease early. This should be given to the tenant in writing in case a dispute was to come up. If the landlord refuses to let a tenant out of the lease… Read More
How much notice does a landlord have to provide to enter your unit for maintenance and repairs?
12 hours (may be shorter with tenant consent or for emergency situations). More information can be found in Step 16: Living in Your New Home of our Rental Timeline.
How much notice is required to terminate for non-payment or Breach of Lease – year lease?
14 days.
How much notice is legally required to terminate for a month-to-month lease?
28 days.
What is an Automatic Lease Renewal?
Automatic Lease Renewals are clauses included in leases that will automatically extend your lease for another lease term unless the tenants give notice, they plan to leave the lease. Tenants with a year lease must be reminded 15 to 30 days in… Read More
When do leases typically start and end?
Since many students are around for the Fall and Spring semesters, many leases become available in June, July, August, and September. However, Milwaukee is an open housing market so there are often houses/apartments available throughout the year. More information can… Read More
How long are leases?
Most leases on the East Side of Milwaukee are 12-months in length but can also be available in month-to-month, three-month, six months, and nine-month durations.
What should I do if there is something that needs to be fixed prior to moving-in?
Make sure that all verbal agreements with your landlord are written into a lease. This is especially important in the case of promised repairs. Be sure to include a completion date in the clause. Only a written agreement assures you that… Read More
What is a rooming house license?
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