New Annual UWM Landlord Training Program

Karin Long, coordinator for the City of Milwaukee's nationally recognized Landlord Training Program and Keri L. Duce, UW-Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Office and COAST Program Coordinator, have brought together a dynamic group of experts to address the specific, unique business of providing housing for students. These experts will come together to address this particular population using acceptable professional property management practices.

How do I register?

You can register by contacting the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services at 414-286-3354.

What is the agenda for this event?

9:00am - Registration

9:30am - Welcome

    City of Milwaukee Representative (To be announced)
    UWM Representative (To be announced)
    City of Milwaukee Common Council Representative (To be announced)
    DNS Commissioner Art Dahlbert

10:00am to Noon - Morning Session

    I. Preparing the Property and the Neighborhood for Student Tenants

        Jeffery Jordan, 3DNA Representative

    II. Applicant Screening

        Ms. Marjean Poutain, Poutain Partners LLC

    III. Rental Agreements

        To be Announced

    IV. On Going Management

        Ms. Stacy Hegg, Wellston Property Management

12:30pm to 4:00pm - Afternoon Session

    I. Fair Housing

        Ms. Margaret Bowitz, Fair Housing Council

    II. Inspection Process

        Deputy Chief Michael Payne, Milwaukee Fire Department
        Art Dahlberg, Department of Neighborhood Services Commissioner

    III. Role of Law Enforcement

        Chief Michael Marzion, UW-Milwaukee Police
        Captain Anthony Smith, Milwaukee Police Department
        Officer Mark Buetow, Milwaukee Police Community Liaison
        Oscar Perez, UW-Milwaukee Community Relations
        Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney

    IV. Eviction Process

        Tristan Pettit, Attorney and President of the Apartment Association of SE Wisconsin

4:00pm - Wrap Up

What other resources will be available?

There will a variety of other resources available from the following organizations: The Apartment Assocation of Southeastern Wisconsin, The Tenant Resource Center, UW-Milwaukee Legal Clinic, Wisconsin Legal Blank, Environmental and Nuisance Control (DNS), Residential Code Enforcement (DNS), Milwaukee Health Department, and the Milwaukee Sanitation Department.

Who are the sponsors of this event?

UW-Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Office and COAST Program, Seven UW-Milwaukee Community Based Committee's, City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee City Attorney's Office, UW-Milwaukee Police Department, UW-Milwaukee University Relations and Communications, Common Council Representatives Kovak and Coggs, and the Mayor's Office.

We would like to add special recognition to Art Dahlberg (Commissioner of DNS), Keri Duce (UW-Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Office and COAST Program Coordinator) and Karin Long (City of Milwaukee Landlord Training Program Coordinator)