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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: My landlord is wanting to charge an early termination fee, it was not in the lease we signed. Do we have to pay?

The lease specifically says "Lease agreements can be terminated with or without cause by either the Landlord or Tenant with proper 60-day notice." There is no early termination fee section. They also wants us to pay 2 months rent and give 30 days notice. We already sent an email with the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Wisconsin on
Q: My friend shoplifted from a Scheels, they have footage of him doing it on security cameras.

The cops from that town, told the school officer in my friends school telling him to call the cops from the other town after school. He hasn't called them yet. What will happen to him next? By the way the friend I am referring to is a 15 year old minor male

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Wisconsin on
Q: What can I file if the plaintiff submitted false evidence to the court after the court ordered they provide it?

They were ordered to provide discovery and submitted false discovery I assume they falsified business records but I can really only prove that it’s false obviously

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: Sister rented house to me 19 years ago, verbal agreement in front of other family members. Now she wants to sell.

Agreement was I paid property tax which I have never been late on, and I could live here as long as I wanted. She promised in front of other family members that she would pay for major repairs, and I paid for minor or cosmetic improvements. Things were ok but a family dispute after my mom's... View More

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Q: Landlord did not return security deposit within 21 days of tenancy ending

What action should I take if my landlord did not return my security deposit nor an itemized list of deductions within the required 21 days?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I feel I was retaliated against for being injured at work. I was fired for helping out on a day I was not going to go in

Due to being hurt . I was then asked by my lead since I was hurt to just go in to do the orders but not to do my normal work. I agreed and went in not at the scheduled time since I was not actually working. I was then fired because they said I was late

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: If I was forced by my employer to take my vacation time even though I had not earned all of it yet. Then was fired. Can

They legally make me pay the time they already paid me for?

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Wisconsin on
Q: Trustee of family estate violated fiduciary responsibilities; How do I oppose this?

A sibling trustee of family estate undersold our family home to a renovator without putting it on the market or conferring with beneficiaries and refused to explain her actions. A few months later, after only cosmetic updates, the home sold for 350K more than the original sale price. No... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I have lived in the same trailer court all my life have never been charged for our well water or sewage

Then our new landlords took over 2years ago and started charging everyone for the well water and sewage and put meters on everyones trailer even the ones they dont own can they legally do that

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Wisconsin on
Q: Does my niece have to give Detective her just deceased ( passed in his sleep Saturday morning) fiancee his phon

Detective has been by twice already today asking for his phone, just so they can look to see if he has anything suspicious. Starting to feel like harassment when we are trying to deal with his death two days ago.

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss. Dealing with the sudden passing of a loved one is incredibly hard, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the detective's requests.

Law enforcement officers often seek access to a deceased person's phone to gather information that...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Native American Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I'm dealing with DCFS, but it is not court ordered. I am being evicted & have ti be out by Oct 1st.

They are telling me I can't leave the county. I was accused of selling drugs. My home was raided, nothing was found. Ive only been dirty for thc. I'm a registered native American in a federally recognized tribe

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Hello, I am a Canadian citizen with a TN Visa in Madison Wisconsin. my question is, can i start a LLC holding company ?

my plan is to start a holding company that is in charge of another llc that i have shares in

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

As a TN visa holder in the U.S., you are restricted in the types of business activities you can engage in. The TN visa is employment-based, tied to a specific profession, and does not generally allow you to manage or operate a business actively. However, passive investments are usually permitted,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Wisconsin on
Q: My home owners insurance keeps delaying payment and changing how much they'll pay and changes agents often.

This has been going on for months, since february 2024 and work was completed end of May. I have one company threatening to put a lien on my home now.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Civil Litigation for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I ask a question about a message I got and your input on it

Hi Martina - this is xx from Grant County Social Services. The Department has received a referral with some concerns regarding your home. I stopped out there today and you were not home.

Hi, this message is for xx. My name is Detective party with the grand County sheriffs office. If you... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: How recent must ground water tests be, to still be considered valid ?

The city wants to close my well, claiming that the well is poluted.

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Wisconsin on
Q: Evening, We operate a WI Service Center with unclaimed Power Equipment. In what Tenure can we lawfully claim/toss?

The Power Equipment in question is a variety of Stihl and Honda, pole-saws, leaf-blowers, chainsaws. Previous employees took in this equipment, history of contact and note taking is limited, but not absolute zero. Does a reasonable attempt have to be made with all holders? Does the period for a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: The city wants to close my well, claiming it is polluted. How current must the water test be, to still be valid ?

They are claiming that a neighbors well cleaned it self up, through natural attrition. This property is located in WI.

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