Questions answered by Evan E. Knupp

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Should I pay what my former landlord is demanding of me, ask for a deduction, or countersue for my whole deposit back?

Evan's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

I would need a lot more information to tell you whether you have a claim. For instance, did the landlord provide you with a written accounting of...

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What does a "judgment hearing" mean in a foreclosure of a property?

Evan's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

I don't think any attorney can answer your question without more information. Feel free to give me a call to discuss your situation. I do both...

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Is it best to pay my landlord or set up an escrow account for my rent considering the apartment is being foreclosed on?

Evan's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

1) Without a court order directing you otherwise, I would pay the rent to your landlord. If you don't pay, your landlord can file an eviction...

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Received 30 day notice to move, house was sold. Landlord came in over the weekend while I was working and moved my possessions

Evan's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

I agree with the previous attorney answers. If you still need an attorney, I'd be happy to discuss this matter with you further. Good...

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If a landlord returns a security deposit 21 days after termination of the lease in Wisconsin is the tenant owed the entire amout

Evan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

I agree with both of the previous answers. I do quite a bit of landlord tenant work. Give me a call if you want help pursuing this claim....

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If you get an underage drinking ticket are you required to apear in court, or can you pay the fine without apearing?

Evan's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

I agree. If you pay, you don't have to appear. If you want to get it dropped or reduced, you or an attorney would have to appear. I handle these...

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I need an attorney to handle a landlord/tenant case. I am the landlord and the tenant did damage to the home > security deposit.

Evan's answer | Answered on August 16, 2012

Our firm, Roney & Knupp, does quite a bit of Landlord Tenant work. Our fees are extremely reasonable. I'd be happy to discuss your case at no...

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Tenant moved out without notice can I sue for rent

Evan's answer | Answered on August 06, 2012

Yes, if they broke the lease you can sue for unpaid rent. However, you have a duty to mitigate (lessen) your damages by rerenting the unit as soon...

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Is a landlord able to ask for a security deposit if there was no lease signing involved at the time of moving in?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

Normally yes, but in your case I would argue that the LL waived his right to ask for a security deposit. If the LL would have required a SD prior...

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Underage Consumption- Where do I go to court and what are my options?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

I have handled a few underage drinking tickets in the Dells. I usually can convince the City Attorney allow you to take an online class + not get...

Evan E. Knupp's Answers (180)

Should I pay what my former landlord is demanding of me, ask for a deduction, or countersue for my whole deposit back?

What does a "judgment hearing" mean in a foreclosure of a property?

Is it best to pay my landlord or set up an escrow account for my rent considering the apartment is being foreclosed on?

Received 30 day notice to move, house was sold. Landlord came in over the weekend while I was working and moved my possessions

If a landlord returns a security deposit 21 days after termination of the lease in Wisconsin is the tenant owed the entire amout

If you get an underage drinking ticket are you required to apear in court, or can you pay the fine without apearing?

I need an attorney to handle a landlord/tenant case. I am the landlord and the tenant did damage to the home > security deposit.

Tenant moved out without notice can I sue for rent

Is a landlord able to ask for a security deposit if there was no lease signing involved at the time of moving in?

Underage Consumption- Where do I go to court and what are my options?