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Are off-campus housing and apartments inspected or approved by UWM?

April 25, 2025City of Milwaukee Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Good Neighbor Program, Ordinances

No. All units listed on the UWM Off-Campus Resource Center’s website are private landlords and property management companies. However, the OCRC does operate a Good Neighbor program that awards badges to landlords and rental companies that meet several criteria including:… Read More

Occupancy Ordinance

January 6, 2021Frequently Asked Questions, International Students, Ordinances

1.    More than 3 unrelated adults living in a unit, no matter how many bedrooms, requires a rooming house license*. This is not common for landlords to have in the City of Milwaukee, as it is typically pricey. Additionally, there… Read More

Can I live in an attic or basement?

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

No, landlords cannot legally rent out basements and most attics unless there is a 2nd exit and it complies with Milwaukee building code. In order to be a legal dwelling and rental unit it should have a separate address. If you… Read More

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

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