If finalized, the rule would require more thorough abatement and cleaning at lead-tainted homes and child care facilities. By Farrah Anderson Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents of central city Milwaukee neighborhoods. […]
Milwaukee regulators can force landlords to fix lead hazards, but only if they can find them
The Milwaukee Health Department faces lead enforcement challenges as ranks of out-of-state landlords grow. By Farrah Anderson Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents of central city Milwaukee neighborhoods. Learn more at our […]
Why Odds are Stacked in Favor of Bad Landlords in Wisconsin
The alleged violations included allowing illegal provisions in leases; illegally charging tenants late rent and court fees