(WFRV) - A landlord who reportedly owns nearly 9,000 apartment units across southern Wisconsin was ordered to make a monetary payment after settling a lawsuit. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, it has negotiated an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company. This agreement reportedly resolves the landlord/tenant enforcement action that was filed back on November 15, 2021. Former Fond du Lac restaurant owner indicted for arson, fraud scheme The release says the agreement was sent to the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance for approval. The protections that state law provides for tenants are in place for good reasons, and those protections are especially important when folks are faced with the possibility of being evicted. I’m proud that we’ve reached this landmark proposed resolution. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Officials say the agreement requires a payment of over $1,700,000. Additionally, the agreement includes 'significant injunctive provisions to address harm stemming from the conduct the State alleged violated the law'. There were also other programs that the defendants agreed to run and participate in as a part of the agreement. It was also mentioned that the agreement has a restitution program that requires Berrada Properties Management to make payments to tenants who paid late rent or attorney fees that were not authorized, did not get full credit for their security deposit, had property confiscated or were subjected to a self-help eviction. Berrada reportedly controls over 200 limited liability companies that combined to own nearly 9,000 apartment units in Milwaukee and Racine. Can you shoot down a drone in Wisconsin? FAA warns citizens of legality More information about the settlement can be found on the DOJ's website. No additional details were provided.