Sunday, July 01, 2012

Brian (aka Barry)) and Julie Bush Milwaukee WI

Brian (aka Barry) & Julie Bush, Milwaukee WI: illegally withheld money from a security deposit for “cleaning” and “toilet repair” after Mr. Bush walked through with previous renter and stated that “everything looks good.” Landlords reported that toilet was “inoperable” which was a lie. Toilet was fully functioning when tenants vacated. Tenants also paid for one months rent after vacating. If there was a problem, the landlords could easily have notified past tenant to have the situation rectified since the party was technically still renting. Wisconsin State Law shows that a landlord cannot deduct fees for cleaning unless damage or neglect was the fault of the tenant. “Normal wear and tear” cannot be deducted from a security deposit. Mr. and Mrs. Bush have yet to comply with the law. They also took in new tenants before the end of the month (that was paid for by previous tenants), thus collecting double the rent for at least 7 to 10 days. Property is a single family home: 2462 Frederick Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211