who is the wisconsin association of campground owners attorney of record

by Freida Johnston DDS 10 min read

What is WACO campground?

WACO – a non-profit association, is a federation of private Wisconsin campgrounds dedicated to the promotion, usage, growth and improvement of campgrounds in the State of Wisconsin . The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners was formed to help campers select a private campground in Wisconsin that lives up to the highest standards of quality camping. We want to improve your family camping experience by making it a pleasant, relaxing and rewarding outdoor experience at our campgrounds.

What is the Waco Guarantee?

The WACO Guarantee is a full refund to any camper requesting a refund on campsite fees and leaving within one hour of check-in. This guarantee applies to campsite fees only and is not valid on holidays or holiday weekends.

Benefits of a WACO Membership

Why should you join the almost 200 other campgrounds in Wisconsin who are already members of WACO?

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What does "represented as a campground" mean?

Note: Represented as a campground means to advertise using the media, a sign, or a symbol. If you intend to expand the capacity of an existing campground, contact DATCP or your local public health department to begin the process of approval to operate the expanded portion.

What is a campground plan?

A campground plan approval application is required to be completed by the operator and submitted with a map of the new or expanded campground to DATCP or the local public health department. The map is not required to be created by an architect or engineer. A campground is defined as any parcel or tract of land, owned by a person, the state, ...

When does a DATCP license expire?

Duration. Each license issued by DATCP expires June 30 of each year. License dates extend from July 1 of one year through June 30 of the following year. If a license is granted after April 1 of a license year, that license will extend to June 30 of the following year.

Do you need a permit to operate a campground?

There are no exemptions to the permitting requirement for private, family-owned, or not-for-profit campgrounds.

What is the Wisconsin Condominium Ownership Act?

Wisconsin Condominium Ownership Act, Wis. Stat. Ch. 703. The Act governs the formation, management, operation, and powers of condominium associations formed under ...

What is the Wisconsin Nonstock Corporations Act?

The Act governs the formation, management, operation, and powers of condominium associations formed under the Act by recording a declaration with the register of deeds of the county where the property is located . Wisconsin Nonstock Corporations Act, Wis. Stat. Ch. 181.

What does "keep up your property" mean?

Usually, that means preserving the aesthetic beauty of the neighborhood by maintaining common areas and ensuring homeowners keep up their properties . Or, it might mean using pooled resources to make life easier for the entire community—through road and sidewalk repairs or snow removal, for instance.

What is an educational HOA article?

Educational HOA articles. Giving you facts, not opinions. Even if a community has a valid reason to restrict short-term rentals, it still needs legal and/or contractual authority to support the restriction. Typically, the authority comes from an HOA's declaration, from state law, or a combination of the two.

What is a declaration of property?

A declaration is a contract among property owners in a community. The owners jointly agree to accept certain obligations and restrictions on how properties in the community can be used. If everyone complies, the community as a whole will benefit—or at least that is the idea.

What is the law on public accommodations?

Public Places of Accommodation or Amusement, Wis. Stat. § 106.52. The law prohibits discrimination against persons because of sex, race, color, creed, disability, or the presence of a service animal, sexual orientation, national origin, or ance stry in public accommodations.

Can homeowners pay assessments?

Unfortunately, though, homeowners are sometimes financially unable to pay assessments. Homeowners faced with potential collections action must understand how the HOA collections process works and the legal rights and redress available for both homeowners and the association.