Am I legally responsible if my husband signed my name to a promissory note without my knowledge or consent in WI?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
Anyone can sue another for any reason or no reason. The bigger question is whether you will be responsible for the balance owed on the note. The...
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Legal issues with allowing a tenant to move in another person
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Based on your question, I presume that you are the landlord. Some of your issues include:
1. Is the townhouse big enough for the extra tenant...
Can a landlord switch the locks on mailbox without notifying tenant.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
A landlord can change locks to the mailbox between tenants to protect the new tenant's privacy. However, the landlord must provide the occupying...
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Is it dicrimination when one person gets evicted for cat sitting and other people in the building have dogs when not allowed
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Before a landlord can file an eviction action, the landlord must serve a 5-day notice to cure the default (i.e. having the cat) or vacate. If the...
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Is there something I can do with my landlord/ slumlord n where do I start??
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Answered on August 23, 2012
You should start by calling the local health department and have the apartment inspected. Then, you should consult with a local landlord-tenant...
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I am looking at a property to buy in michigan. the owner wants to use a quit claim deed.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
I would be curious why the seller only wants to do a quit claim deed. For example, did the seller inherit the property?
You should contact a...
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How many years must go by for squatters rights to be taken into account? What if there is a new property owner?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
In terms of "squatters rights", I believe you mean at what point you may own the property by adverse possession. Wisconsin courts have held that...
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In a condo complex, does an owner have the right to vote on his 13 units, if they aren't built yet?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
The answer to your questions depends on what the condo documents provide. Some condo associations restrict voting rights to dues paying members. ...
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I am the executor of my father's estate which is a house. my nephew is living there rent free with no lease. the house has been
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Answered on August 21, 2012
Your nephew would still be considered a tenant. I'm not sure what you mean by a "5 day writ on 8/6". If you mean a 5-day notice to pay or vacate...
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There are lot are code violations do Im i allowed to call code enforcement?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
You definitely have the right to contact the authorities to report code violations, especially ones that affect health and safety. You should...
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