Predatory Landlords

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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 the lease before signing
  • pressuring you into signing a lease on the spot or quickly
  • allowing more than 3 unrelated people to live together
  • leaving a tenant’s name off the lease
  • delayed/slow communication
  • voicemail that is full or not set-up
  • refusal to get agreements in writing
  • refusal to provide a check-in sheet and perform a walk-through
  • requiring more than 60-days notice to end the lease
  • requiring earnest money
  • cash-only transactions

The City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services website allows you to look up some information about properties: Property Information (milwaukee.gov)