Landlord Resources
Fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), free resources and resources available for purchase. www.landlord.com www.mrlandlord.com www.Nolo.com
Independent Living Resources Housing Program: ILR provides accurate and confidential housing information to people with disabilities, landlords, developers and other service providers. ILR maintains up-to-date and accurate resources by collaborating with other agencies and making this information available to you. Resource topics include: Landlord and tenant rights Fair housing law Training Available rental properties Understanding HUD requirements Leases and deposits ADAAG requirements Accessibility modifications Mediation Homeownership counseling
ILR does not own, rent, lease or find apartments and homes for people. We can, however, provide the resources needed so that an individual knows what is available and what their options are.
Additional services include: Accessibility Services and planning Benefits Counseling Public Education Case Management Employment Services
Richland Center Office: 149 E. Mill St. Richland Center, WI 53581 Hours: M - F 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Evenings/Weekends by Appointment 608/647-8053 Voice/TTY; 608-647-7783 Fax Toll Free 877-471-2095 Voice/TTY E-mail: [email protected]
Other Government Websites Websites for governments in all 50 states, plus Wisconsin state agencies, counties, cities, villages and towns. http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm Small Claims Court Resources Small Claims Court Forms for Download Click on “Forms” in the left hand column, then on “Small Claims.” http://www.courts.state.wi.us/circuit.htm
Tenant Resource Center Information on tenant and landlord rights under Wisconsin law and local ordinances, including some forms for download. Tollfree number based on grant, check website or call office number for current availability.
1202 Williamson St., Suite A Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-0006 Hotline (877) 238-RENT Hotline (outside Dane County) (608) 257-0143 Office/TTY [email protected] (rental rights) [email protected] (office) http://trc.studentorg.wisc.edu
Tenants’ Resource Directory Links to legal resources for tenants and landlords in all 50 states. http://directory.tenantsunion.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Lead Information Center 422 S. Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14620 (800) 424-LEAD http://www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.htm (on-line order form)
Request required lead disclosure forms and other documents in English and Spanish http://www.epa.gov/lead/nlicdocs.htm#disclose
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Information for Landlords: Find factsheets, regulations for Section 8 housing, lists of public housing authorities, and other Section 8 related resources. http://www.hud.gov/groups/landlords.cfm
U.S. Internal Revenue Service Get tax forms and information about how to claim rental income. http://www.irs.gov
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program Information about pending and past lawsuits, including evication and criminal proceedings. http://wcca.wicourts.gov Wisconsin Court’s Guide to Small Claims Court http://www.wicourts.gov/about/pubs/circuit/smallclaimsguide.htm
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Administrative Codes Click on PDF link next to listing for ATCP 134 Residential Rental Practices http://www.legis.state,wi.us/rsb/code/atcp/atcp.html
Wisconsin Department of Commerce Administrative Code Chapters 50 through 57, 60, and 64 contain Wisconsin’s state building and maintenance codes. The state code deals primarily with new construction, but also governs all areas of the state not subject to local housing code. You can also obtain copies of the administrative codes at public libraries and law libraries. http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/comm/comm050.html
Wisconsin State Statutes Click on PDF link next to listing for Chapter 704 Landlord and Tenant, Chapter 710 Mobile Home Parks, Chapter 799 Small Claims Court Procedures, or Chapter 106 Open Housing. http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/statutes.html
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Division (800) 422-7128
Consumer Protection Fact Sheets on Housing Issues: Enforces ATCP 134. Fact sheets include Tenants’ Rights, Home Equity Scams, Mobile Home Parks, Don’t Rent Trouble, Home Improvement Tips, Self-Service Storage, Home Improvement Transients, Protect Your Valuables When Storing Away From Home. http://datcp.state.wi.us/cp/consumerinfo/cp/factsheets
Wisconsin Department of Commerce 201 W. Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-1018 http://commerce.wi.gov
Abandoned Property Proceeds Fund State fund for proceeds from sales of tenants’ property left behind. Department of Commerce Bureau of Housing P.O. Box 7970 Madison, WI 53707-7970
Division of Safety and Buildings Provides housing inspectors for a fee for tenants and landlords in areas without local inspectors. (608) 266-3151 Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Public Health 1 W Wilson Street Madison, WI 53702 (608) 261-6876 http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us
Find out if a premises in Wisconsin has been certified free of lead-based paint or asbestos (608) 261-6876 http://dhfs.state.wi.us/waldo
Find general information about mold Information on lead, mold, asbestos, and environmental hazards. Factsheets and other resources from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health. (608) 266-1120 [email protected] http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/eh/HlthHaz/fs/moldindx.htm
Wisconsin Front Door Housing Connecting Renters with Landlords/Property Managers to meet their housing needs
Mission Statement: The mission of wifrontdoorhousing.org is to assure every resident of Wisconsin is granted an opportunity to obtain affordable housing. We assist low to modern income households with locating rental units by providing detailed and user-friendly information.
Landlords: Landlords/Property Managers can use this site to list, FREE of charge, detailed descriptions of rental properties they have available. A comprehensive description of available properties is easily entered into the site and viewed by perspective renters to make qualified decisions and contact the landlord/property manager directly. A map of your property location is depicted along with property details. Upload photos and rental application forms.
Agencies: Help your clients find a place to live FAST, EASY and FREE! www.wifrontdoorhousing.org