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What enforcement or response does the tenant have, when the landlord misapplies complied fees?

David's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

Do everything in writing so you have a record should the landlord attempt to evict you and/or sue you for monies owed.

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Tenants stole property stored in our rental home

David's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

As you already notified the police, It would be good to provide them with any information to help track down the tenants and hopefully recovery...

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If someone had a concussion after being in a car accident, couldn't remember what happened....

David's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

Based on what you posted, it would appear the sheriff came to the accident scene but one of the drivers involved could not relate to the office...

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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

David's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

If that timeline is accurate, and the landlord provided no accounting within 21 days of the end of the lease, you may then be entitled to DOUBLE...

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Can my landlord hold me responsible for damages on the house I rented if she did not inspect the house before I moved in?

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

The time for a landlord to provide a written accounting of any deductions form your security deposit is 21 days after the end of the lease term. ...

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Can my landlord withhold my sec.dep.for damages that are from the previous renters if she didn't inspect it before I moved in?

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

I also note if she did not provide you an accounting in writing as to what deductions she made within 21 days after the end of the lease, you can...

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I sold a van to a guy he never fully paid me got in an accident he told the insurance company it was his van and they cut him

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

It would be unusual for an insurance company to pay property damage to someone without first obtaining proof of ownership. Based on your message,...

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Is it considered malpractice if a dr removes something in surgery& it turns out to be something different than what he said?.

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

There are two distinct concepts of medical malpractice in Wisconsin. There is traditional medical malpractice which is negligence committed by a...

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I am the executor of my dad's estate a house, my hephew lives there for free no lease, the house has been sold and he refuses to

David's answer | Answered on August 24, 2012

Generally, a tenancy without a lease or defined termed is a "periodic tenancy" requiring 28 day notice of termination. And under Wisconsin law,...

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In the state of Wisconsin, does medical malpractice insurance cover defamation, particularly in the practice of mental health?

David's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

Medical Malpractice insurance would typically cover a physician for acts of negligence. Defamation is generally going to be an intentional act,...

David M. Roth's Answers (49)

What enforcement or response does the tenant have, when the landlord misapplies complied fees?

Tenants stole property stored in our rental home

If someone had a concussion after being in a car accident, couldn't remember what happened....

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

Can my landlord hold me responsible for damages on the house I rented if she did not inspect the house before I moved in?

Can my landlord withhold my sec.dep.for damages that are from the previous renters if she didn't inspect it before I moved in?

I sold a van to a guy he never fully paid me got in an accident he told the insurance company it was his van and they cut him

Is it considered malpractice if a dr removes something in surgery& it turns out to be something different than what he said?.

I am the executor of my dad's estate a house, my hephew lives there for free no lease, the house has been sold and he refuses to

In the state of Wisconsin, does medical malpractice insurance cover defamation, particularly in the practice of mental health?