Foreclosure

There is no clear answer as to how long before a foreclosing lender can evict the former owner after Sheriff's sale. It is important to...

Does a lease have to state that it's self-renewing at the start or can you be told that it is at a later date? In Racine Co WI

For residential leases, in addition to providing for automatic renewal in the lease, the landlord must give the tenant written notice at least 15...

Wisconsin voluntary lease termination

A residential lease is a contract between the landlord and the tenant. The landlord agrees to provide possession and quiet enjoyment of the...

Yes, it is common for the condominium association to be named in the foreclosure of a condominium unit. In my experience, the association is often...

If charges for water, heat, or electricity are not included in the rent, ATCP 134.04(3) requires landlords to disclose this fact to tenants prior...

My landlord sued me for damages, then i was evicted. now he is suing me for cleanup costs. arent they his problem now?

In Wisconsin, eviction is a two-step process. The first step is recovering possession of the premises. The sole question is which party, landlord...

Being evicted from a house but living with the owner, 30 day notice, no lease. what are my rights? do i owe any money?

You state that there is no lease between you and your boyfriend. I assume this means that there is no written lease. However, a lease for one year...

What is the process/laws for no written lease evictions in Wisconsin?

The terms of your purchase agreement may provide the answer. Was there an occupancy agreement? Such an agreement often provides for damages. As for...

Does a person have have to have a will from the state that they live in

Wis. Stat. 853.05 provides that a will is validly executed if it is executed in accordance with the law of the place (state) where the will was...

Does a landlord have to return your security deposit after you break a lease due to good cause?(I did give written notice)

Although a landlord may withhold from a tenant's security deposit for unpaid rent which the tenant is legally responsible (subject to landlord's...