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Join us for a riveting episode as we unravel the remarkable journey of a semi-retired attorney who dedicated his career to the intricacies of landlord-tenant law, fueled by his marriage to a lovely property manager. Explore his unique perspective on the subject, where real estate law meets the captivating drama of reality TV and crime shows. Discover how his deep involvement with the local apartment association propelled him to all corners of the multifamily industry, including the National Apartment Association. Listen in as he shares a story of his longest eviction case and get ready for an enlightening discussion filled with insights, anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for teaching the complexities of landlord-tenant relationships.

Will Brownlee is an attorney licensed in NC, SC and GA, and is the co-founder of two law firms serving landlords: Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC and Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC. Over the course of his career, Will has focused almost entirely on all aspects of landlord-tenant law, including evictions, fair housing defense, legal compliance, and lease drafting/revision. In his service to the housing industry, Will has served on state and local apartment association boards, as well as serving as the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of NC (AANC) and serving as the SC/NC consultant to the National Apartment Association (NAA) on its lease forms library.  In all, Will has served the rental industry for over 25 years, though “semi-retiring” in 2018 but continuing to serve as Of Counsel for the two law firms bearing his name and still appears in court for eviction cases in the Carolinas and Georgia.

When not appearing in court or teaching, Will loves spending time and traveling with his wife (a now-retired property manager who introduced Will to the rental industry – and who leased Will his first apartment, a good story).  Will is often found devouring the latest sci-fi/fantasy book series, playing fantasy sports, enjoying a good game of poker, or spending clear nights capturing photos of the stars with his telescopes.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-brownlee-3554736/

Companies: https://bwpf-law.com/ + https://loebsackbrownlee.com/

Hear from Will about:

• How searching for an apartment changed his life in countless ways.
• Why he decided to only focus his career on landlord law.
• A great story about having the right attitude and response.
• Where he considers his "home" apartment association and why.
• The #1 thing he loves to do.
• His surreal experience of looking for an apartment with his daughter.
• The leap of faith he took in his 5th year as an attorney.
• His longest eviction case.

Quotes:

"You can't marry a Property Manager and not fall in love with the industry."
"When you fully commit to the industry, the industry will commit to you."
"Just show up, half the battle is just showing up."

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