Landlord Training Program

►2025 Landlord Training Program Class Schedule:  May/June (see also dates at bottom of page)

The award-winning Landlord Training Program operates out of the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) downtown location. Its goal is to teach landlords fundamental ways to keep illegal activity out of their property, and how to manage it if/when nuisance activity does appear. Considerable focus is also applied to operating according to the codes, laws and government directives that apply to rental properties as well as tried-and-true practices aimed at minimizing conflict and damage in area neighborhoods. This program was a runner-up for the Ford Foundation Harvard Kennedy School of Government Awards program, and a 1996 winner of the Innovations In Government award sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Mayor and Common Council. The classes are FREE, and held on a regular basis throughout the year at various locations to include local libraries. They are usually held from 9am to 3pm, live and virtually. The classes are generally one (1) five-hour session in one day with an hour Lunchbreak in the middle. Attendees get a free 100+-page comprehensive manual, and handouts on a variety of legal and business issues related to managing property. Each class also includes professional guest speakers ranging from Court Commissioners and City Attorneys to towing companies and pest control.

To Register for an Upcoming Landlord Training Class:

*Please note: There has been a surge in interest for online classes; we are doing what we can to provide as-many classes as we can. Carefully following directions in registering, and checking this page for updates will aid in securing a spot in a class. 1) Please INCLUDE ALL of the following information: name, complete address + CITY, STATE & ZIP, email address, telephone number, and the date(s) of the class you prefer for EVERY person interested, and please email to the address below:  (* Failure to include all this information will not secure your spot in the class) 2) Email to: [email protected]  or Leave a voicemail at (414) 286-2954,   and include ALL the information asked-for above.  2a) It is always a good idea to leave an arrray of dates you would like, or add "next available class" to your message as classes can fill-up quickly sometimes.