I recently completed drafting several new and improved rental forms for Wisconsin Legal Blank (WLB). Specifically, I revised the Rental Agreement, Rules + Regulations, and Nonstandard Rental Provisions (NSRP) rental forms.The changes to the Rental Agreement and Rules +
One of the biggest mistakes I see landlords and property management companies make is focusing only on whether a fee can legally be charged while ignoring whether the fee is disclosed and, if so, whether it is disclosed accurately.Under Wisconsin
HelloI hope that you can join me for my next Landlord Boot Camp on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Since 2008, I have taught more than 2,500 landlords throughout the state how to do things the right way.I would like you
This blog post was drafted by Atty. Tristan Pettit and Atty. Gary Koch, and edited by Atty. Jennifer Hayden, all of Pettit Law Group S.C.At long last (oral arguments were held back in September of 2025!), the Wisconsin Supreme Court
On Friday, May 22, 2026, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued an enforcement guidance memo announcing that HUD will no longer recognize emotional support animals (ESA’s) as “assistance animals” under the federal Fair Housing Act. Instead,
This blog post was written by Atty. Madeline Worgull, edited by Atty. Tristan R. PettitWhen a tenant stops paying rent, a landlord cannot simply demand the keys back or change the locks. This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to
Over the last several years, I have seen a substantial increase in government scrutiny, both federal and state, regarding the fees being charged by landlords and property management companies. In my opinion, this trend will only continue to grow in
This blog post was drafted by Atty. Gary Koch of Pettit Law Group S.C.Have you been considering joining your next local Landlord Association meeting? There is no better time than now to see what they are about. Attorney Pettit, Attorney
This blog post was drafted by Atty. Madeline Worgull of Pettit Law Group S.C.One of the most common mistakes we see at Pettit Law Group is assuming that all landlord–tenant relationships in Wisconsin are governed by the same rules. They
UPDATE: March 12, 2026 – From the National Leased Housing Association, March 12, 2026 – HUD will publish an interim final rule tomorrow in the Federal Register, indefinitely delaying the effective date of the interim final rule, revoking the 30-day Notification Requirement Prior
