Milwaukee Takes Legal Action Against Notorious Landlord for Property Neglect
The city of Milwaukee has initiated a lawsuit against Highgrove Holdings Management, LLC, a company described as one of the area’s most problematic landlords. Owned by David Tomblin, the Delaware-based firm oversees 425 rental units in Milwaukee, yet only 218 are reportedly occupied, according to a recent complaint.
Milwaukee’s lawsuit accuses the company of prioritizing profits for investors over the well-being of its residents, labeling its properties as “public nuisances.” The city is seeking court intervention to appoint a receiver to manage the company’s assets and demand payment of overdue taxes, among other remedies.
Since 2017, Highgrove’s properties have accumulated 4,380 code violations, translating to approximately 125 violations per 100 units annually, as recorded by the Milwaukee Property Ownership Network Project. Tenant complaints concerning unsafe living conditions are reportedly often ignored…