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MLC Forms CD Landlord Lookup Non-Legal Advice regarding a rental housing problem Equal Housing Opportunity Wisconsin Apartment Association Welcome,       Whether you own one unit or manage thousands, you are part of a larger community of landlords who provide rental housing to half of the population of Madison and Dane County.  The Madison Landlord Council is committed to helping landlords like you succeed in the rental housing industry.   We offer meaningful tools and information.  Our members stay on top of rental housing issues and receive up-to-date information through monthly meetings, e-mail, and educational classes.  Members can network with other local landlords and learn from experienced professionals. The Madison Landlord Council is an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Apartment Association. As a MLC/WAA member, you will receive an information-packed monthly newsletter and will be represented by our lobbyist working on rental housing issues of statewide concern. We advocate responsible landlord-tenant public policies and oppose proposals that would negatively affect the rental housing industry. Join us today and discover how your membership will bring success to your rental housing business.  Membership Benefits By joining the Madison Landlord Council, you can take advantage of the following benefits: Madison Landlord Council Forms CD—leases, applications, and all the most up-to-date rental property management forms, specific to the Madison market, and for surrounding areas. Credit Reports at discounted prices Answers to your questions from experienced landlords Mentoring and networking opportunities Free classes on current rental housing issues Monthly Membership meetings Annual Trade Show and Education Conference Membership in the Wisconsin Apartment Association How to do evictions Advertise your units Monthly Electronic Newsletter with up-to-date information on Rental Housing Issues in Madison and Dane County Links to essential websites Expert analysis of ordinance proposals and how they affect you Email alerts and talking points when you want to testify at public meetings Madison Landlord Council Accomplishments Since 2002, Madison Landlord Council members have positivley influenced these issues: Bail Bond—successfully opposed expanding power of the Madison Police Department to issue citations Tenants & Landlords Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet Ordinance—revised it to be landlord and tenant friendly Showing Ordinance—modified restrictions to benefit both landlords and tenants Landlord Licensing/Registration—Created the “Landlord Look-Up.” Working to prevent a “Tenant Tax” Social Security Number Ordinance—opposed Changing and/or adding locks by tenants Security deposit interest ord. Domestic Violence(state) Lock Ordinance for multi family properties Check Out ordinance Self Help Repair Ordinance Section 8 county Ordinance Learn more...