Eviction Process in Milwaukee County

[Doolan Wesley]

Hey everyone! I just closed on my second duplex in the Bay View/Milwaukee area about 4 weeks ago. The upper tenant was on a month-to-month contract and was a family member of the prior landlord. Shortly after closing, I notified the upper tenant that I would not be renewing her lease, but wanted to give her until 3/30 to move out.

Low and behold rent came due for February and the tenant did not pay. She also blocked my cell phone number and is not allowing me to contact her. On Thursday I went to her unit and tried to see if she was home, I posted a 5-day pay or vacate notice on her door.

I’m looking to hear from other landlords for legal advice on how to handle this process/protect my investment. After the 5 days have passed, do I file the claim with the county. Thanks everyone!

[Marcus Auerbach]

@Doolan Wesley - she blocked your cell phone number?? Genius move...

Taking over a building and then getting tenants out is often a bit delicate, especially if the tnenat feels they have seniority..

Step number one is the 5 day notice. I believe if you post it on the door you also have to mail it. We just do certified mail. You can also have an attorney take care of the whole thing - like Tristant Pettits office (he drafts the leases for Wisconsin Legal Blank).

Persoanly I prefer cash for keys over eviction whenever possible (and hope that my tenants will never find this post).