What are the requirements to become an agent?

The requirements to become an agent are as follows:

  • If a natural person, keep their permanent residence within 30 miles of the tourist rooming house, or if a property management company or similar business entity, have offices within 30 miles of the Tourist rooming house
  • Be authorized as owner, or on behalf of the owner of the Tourist rooming house, to accept service of all notices from the Village or service of legal process relating to any and all matters relating to the Tourist rooming house
  • Be authorized to allow Village officers, employees, or agents, to enter the owner’s property for purposes of inspection and enforcement of this Article or any other ordinance, statute, rule or regulation the Village may have the duty or authority to enforce
  • Be authorized to act as owner, or on behalf of the owner, of the Tourist rooming house in all matters relating to dealing with renters of the Tourist rooming house
  • Be authorized to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any repair or act of maintenance of the Tourist rooming house necessary to comply with any Village ordinance, or any applicable state building regulations
  • Subject to Wisconsin Statutes Sections 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335 has not been convicted of or have any pending charges for any offense as a felony, misdemeanor, or civil forfeiture, involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, robbery, the use or threatened use of force or violence upon the person of another, or sexual immorality under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 944

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1. What is a Tourist Rooming House (TRH)?
2. What are the requirements to run a Tourist Rooming House, and how do I apply?
3. I own a home that is vacant. Can I rent this home as a Tourist Rooming House?
4. What are the requirements to become an agent?
5. What are the fees associated with the permit?
6. Will I be notified if a Tourist Rooming House has been proposed in my neighborhood?
7. Is there a maximum number of days I can rent my Tourist Rooming House annually?
8. Am I required to charge a room tax?