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.
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.
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
Landlords may not have Lease provisions which allow for “self-help” evictions, accelerate the rent remaining on the lease in the event of default, require tenants to pay the landlord’s attorney fees, confess judgment against the tenant, limit the landlord’s liability… Read More
Landlords must disclose The name and street address of the landlord or agent the tenant is to contact for any issues during the tenancy Any utilities that are not included in the rent and also inform the tenant how the… Read More
A lease is a legal binding contract between you, your landlord, and any roommates. Unless you have individual leases (see Rooming House license) you and all of your roommates are jointly liable for rent and damages. Make sure that you… Read More
City of Milwaukee winter parking rules go into effect on December 1st, with or without snow! Know where you can park by reviewing the City of Milwaukee rules, and sign up for parking text alerts to notify you of when… Read More
Parking on the street on a regular basis requires a permit both during the day and night. Make sure to pay attention to all street signs and pay close attention to time and day limits.
Parking will be listed as on-street, meaning you park your vehicle on the street or off-street, meaning you will be parking your vehicle on a slab, lot, or in a garage. The listing service has a parking tab with parking for rent… Read More
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
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