The case files will often be brief, but the Summons and Complaint will tell who is suing whom, and why. A judgment or the court minutes will tell you who won the case. Again, remember to consider how many apartments the landlord owns or manages. You can go to the consumer protection agency to see the actual tenant complaints. Many towns and cities in Wisconsin have building inspectors.
Inspectors keep written records every time they inspect an apartment.
You can visit your local inspection office and ask to see the records for addresses you are considering. All inspection reports are public records and you must be allowed to see them. Focus on recent records, such as inspection reports within the past five years. The records should show that the inspector has visited the apartment and the repairs that the inspector ordered the landlord to make. Check to see how soon the repairs were finished.