On, April 25, 2020, with little publicity, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) published a temporary emergency rule (20-R-02) modifying Wis. Admin Code ch ATCP 134 (“Residential Rental Practices”) creating a temporary prohibition on the charging of
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CARES Act Eviction Restrictions Apply to More Landlords Than You Think
The following is a guest post written by Atty. Jennifer Hayden of Petrie + Pettit S.C.
We’ve previously discussed the impact of the recent extension of the Stay at Home Order by Governor Evers. However, under Section 4024 of the
An Update on Milwaukee County Small Claims Court
I know that everyone is anxious to learn when and how Milwaukee County will be proceeding with evictions in the future. I have attended several virtual Small Claims Bench/Bar Committee Meetings, which include attorneys representing both landlords and tenants as
A Deep Dive Into Governor Evers’ Emergency Order #15 – Temporary Ban on Evictions and Foreclosures
My office has received a lot of questions about Governor Evers’ Emergency Order regarding a temporary ban on evictions and foreclosures in the last few days. There appears to be a lot of misunderstanding or confusion over the Order so
Governor Evers Prohibits Notices Terminating Tenancy and Eviction Actions for Sixty Days Unless There is Imminent Threat of Serious Physical Harm
3/27/20 – Further Update On Court Closures and Related Issues Pertaining to COVID-19
Things continue to be very fluid when it comes to eviction court and what the various counties are doing, or not doing, in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s Safer at Home Order.
As you are aware from
GUEST POST: City of Milwaukee “Stay at Home” Order
This is a guest post from Atty. Jennifer Hayden of Petrie + Pettit S.C.
As many of you know, the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health issued a “Stay at Home” Order effective at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2020.
GUEST POST: City of Milwaukee “Stay at Home” Order – UPDATED 4.28.20
This is a guest post from Atty. Jennifer Hayden of Petrie + Pettit S.C.
As many of you know, the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health issued a “Stay at Home” Order effective at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2020.
Building Management and Building Maintenance Are Considered To Be "Essential" Under Governor's Emergency Safer At Home Order
On March 24, 2020, Governor Evers authorized Andrea Palm, Secretary-Designee for the Department of Health Services to Issue Emergency Order #12 entitled the Safer At Home Act.
With regard to landlords and property managers, the Order states that those
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Offer Multifamily Property Owners Mortgage Forbearance If They Suspend All Evictions For Tenants Affected By The Coronavirus
On March 23, 2020 the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will offer multifamily property owners mortgage forbearance with the condition that they they suspend all evictions for renters unable to pay rent due