Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog
Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog, published by Petrie + Pettit, focuses on legal issues related to residential landlord-tenant relationships primarily in Wisconsin. The blog covers topics such as eviction procedures, tenant screening, rental agreements, landlord notices, security deposits, and compliance with federal and state housing laws including the CARES Act and eviction moratoriums. It also addresses recent case law developments, regulatory changes, and practical guidance for landlords to navigate legal challenges in property management. The blog serves as a resource for landlords to understand their rights and responsibilities under current landlord-tenant statutes and regulations.
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CDC Eviction Moratorium Struck Down By U.S. Supreme Court
Late Thursday, August 26th, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the CDC’s latest version of the Eviction Moratorium which was set to expire on October 3, 2021. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority stated that the temporary eviction ban exceeded the CDC’s…
Petrie + Pettit Welcome Attorney Gary Koch to its Landlord-Tenant Law Team
I am excited to announce that Attorney Gary Koch has joined the Landlord-Tenant Law team at Petrie + Pettit starting August 30th.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Gary D. Koch joins the Petrie + Pettit S.C. team to assist…
CDC Announces A New, Temporary, Limited Eviction Moratorium Through October 3rd for Counties With Substantial and High Rates of Covid Transmission
Well that didn’t take long. Not even two full business days after the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium ended and now we have another moratorium in place.
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the direction of President Biden, the CDC announced a…
The CDC's Eviction Moratorium Has Finally Ended . . . Now What?
The CDC’s eviction moratorium finally ended at midnight on July 31, 2021.
The moratorium could not be extended due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that the CDC exceeded its statutory powers and didn’t have the right to issue an eviction moratorium…
CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium Another Month
We have just learned that the CDC will extend the Moratorium another 30 days through the end of July. It has been reported that this is the last extension of the moratorium that will be granted by the CDC.
There is…
U.S. District Judge Overturns CDC's Eviction Moratorium But Stays Decision Pending Appeal
By Attorney Jennifer M. Hayden of Petrie + Pettit S.C.
As you may have heard, on Wednesday, May 5th, a U.S. District Judge in Washington D.C., the Honorable Dabney Friedrich, overturned the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide eviction moratorium…
FTC States That Landlords That Evict or Threaten to Evict Tenants Without Advising Them of Their Rights Under Eviction Moratoria May Be Engaging in Deceptive and Unfair Practices
On March 29, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a joint statement saying that Landlords that evict or threaten to evict Tenants without advising the Tenants of their rights under the various…
CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium Until June 30, 2021
On Monday, May 30, 2021, the CDC Issued an Order extending the Eviction Moratorium until at least June 30, 2021.
The “guts” of the Order remain the same from the November 2020 Order which I have previously discussed in an…
Attend The Next LANDLORD BOOT CAMP on May 15, 2021 and Learn the Latest on the CDC Eviction Moratorium, Emergency Rental Assistance and More
My next Landlord Boot Camp for the AASEW will be held on Saturday May 15, 2021.
Join me at the next Boot Camp and learn the latest about the latest extension of the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium until June 30, 2021,…