Jessica M. Kramer, Chair
Kramer, Elkins & Watt LLC · Madison
Schedule
8:30 am
Evictions 101
Joe Andreoni, Carousel Bayrd
- Wisconsin Law Pertaining to Eviction
- What has to happen before you can file for Eviction
- Filing for Evictions-- What are the Claims
- What happens at the First Return Date-- What are the Defenses
- Court Process
- Claims after the Eviction Hearing
- Discovery in Eviction Cases and Subsequent Claims
- Provisions of Stipulations
- Post Court-- Motions to Reopen, Motions to Redact, and More
9:20 am
Fair Housing
Sophie Crispin
- Overview of state, federal and local (Madison and Milwaukee) fair housing ordinances
- Discussion of state and federal complaint procedures
9:45 am
Break
10:00 am
Public Housing and Subsidies
Sophie Crispin
- Discuss different types of housing subsidies
- Overview of protections afforded to tenants who receive subsidies
- Discuss requirements for landlords of subsidized buildings or tenants
10:25 am
Manufactured Home Communities
Joe Andreoni, Jessica M. Kramer
- The requirement of a written lease; other lease requirements
- Additional protections/requirements under Chapter ATCP 125 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code
- The requirement of cause to non-renew a lease
- Charging residents for water & sewer
- What happens to the home after a resident vacates or is evicted
11:15 am
Lunch
12:15 pm
Post-Tenancy and DATCP; Fee Shifting Claims
Evan Knupp, Mitch
- Rental Agreement Requirements and Credit Check Fees
- Earnest Money and Security Deposits
- Prohibited Rental Provisions following Koble
- Prohibited Practices
- Attorney fee shifting and DATCP Complaints
- Practical tips for filing and litigating
1:30 pm
Break
1:45 pm
Property Condition/Healthy Housing
Mitch, Brittany Schoenick
- Landlord & tenant duties for repair(s);
- Disclosure requirements;
- Municipal rental inspection programs
- Disclosures and Misrepresentations: Pre-existing Conditions, Utility & Rent Charges
- Preemption Statutes, Admin Codes, and Local Ordinances, oh my!
- Statutory Abatement, Repair Duties & Promises, Constructive & Retaliatory Evictions
- Local Building Inspection and Rent Abatement Procedures
2:10 pm
Local Court Procedures Panel
Moderator: Jessica M. Kramer Panelists: Joe Andreoni, Sophie Crispin, Evan Knupp, Mitch, Brittany Schoenick
- Is court in person or by Zoom?
- Will you appear before a court commissioner or judge?
- Is mediation required or offered?
- Are there extra documents you have to file?
- When is the trial held?
- Does the court have procedures for handling motions to redact or seal?
3:00 pm