Richard L. Petersen is a slumlord in Madison, WI who primarily rents to college student renters downtown. 

• Raises rent about 10-15% each year, even if the renters want to extend their lease and stay.
• Charges renters for simple repairs which are needed due to the crappy conditions his buildings are in.
• Sends routine maintenance workers to units without notice (no respect for tenant boundaries).
• Does not accept electronic deposits, all payments are in cash or check.  
• Insists all communication is via phone so no paper trail is evident.
• Houses are poorly insulated, and tenants have to pay for all utilities. 

• 1325 Bowen Ct.
• 209 S Bassett St.
• 215 S Bassett St.
• 502 W. Doty St.
• 210 S. Bassett St.
• 116 N Hancock St.

• “RIchard likes to exploit college student renters.” – Tenant