Once I sign a lease, pay for six months and am given keys can they take back out after if they didn't do a background check 1st?

Under Wisconsin law, there is nothing prohibiting landlords from not renting property to felons, so unfortunately for you it looks like you will...

My landlord said electric is included because of the water, is it legal for him to charge me extra for an air conditioner?

You would want to review this matter with an attorney in your area. It all depends on what your written lease actually says regarding the...

I own a duplex and want to find the best way to avoid personal taxes and probate taxes. I am close to retirement and am thinkin

Estate planning is a very complex area of the law, and it would be best for you to consult with an attorney in your area that deals with estate...

My son has turned 18 and I'm no longer paying child support to my ex - who covers medical bills?

Unfortunately for you, there is no requirement for your ex to pay for any of your son's college costs or medical insurance once your son reaches...

If tenant pays rent for July on the fifth with no lease , is thirty days eviction notice okay according to Wisconsin law??

In order to evict a tenant for not paying rent, you first must give them notice of the defect (not paying rent). If rent has not been paid in the...

In Wisconsin, do therapy dogs fall under the ADA? Tenant provided a prescription from his therapist for a "therapy" dog.

Therapy dogs are covered under the ADA, and because they are, you should tread carefully here. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, landlords are...

Problem with kids calling me "mom?"

I agree with Attorney Karp's analysis above, but want to add some practical advice to you to prevent things from boiling over in the future. It may...

How heavy can a difference of religion weigh in on a court's decision for a Change of Custody arrangement.

This is a very tricky issue that you will want to discuss with an attorney in your area, but I will attempt to give you a little info so you can...

1. Courts will typically split GAL fees between the petitioner and the respondent, but in some circumstances the Court may require one party to...

Can I remove the contents of roommates space that was given 40+ days notice to vacate, but has not vacated my home?

First of all, good work with providing your tenant with the notice. Make sure that the notice that you provided them complies with the statute by:...