Nearly half of Madison’s households are renter-occupied. So, there’s a good chance that some of you are either tenants or landlords. Let’s check out what owner and tenant resources the city offers.
Tenants
Tenant Resource Center | 1202 Williamson St.
Keep in mind...
- Most leases require owner’s permission to sublet
- Get any promises made by your landlord in writing
- Apply for rent abatement if code violations aren’t taken care of
Owners
Best Practices Certification Program | Apply by email or phone (608-266-4555)
Section 8 | Submit current or future vacant listings to the Section 8 Office for free
Keep in mind...
- If you don’t provide check-in/check-out forms, you must return the entire security deposit
- Give at least a 24-hour notice before entering tenant’s unit — bonus points for giving an estimate on duration of the visit
- Late fees can’t be more than 5% of a month’s rent
