9-18-13 republicans pass bill granting landlords more power over tennants

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bill granting landlords more power over tenants has passed the Republican-controlled state Senate. The move was opposed by Democrats as taking away tenants' rights and limiting local governments' control over property within their jurisdiction. The bill would allow landlords to dispose of any property an evicted tenant leaves behind, immediately tow illegally parked vehicles and toss tenants out if a crime occurs on the property and the tenant was in a position to prevent it.