Algoma Land Use & Zoning Lawyer, Wisconsin


Philip R. Brehm

Real Estate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Family Law, Business Organization
Status:  In Good Standing           

John M. Thompson

Real Estate, Litigation, Communication & Media Law, Professional Malpractice
Status:  In Good Standing           

Peter Borchardt

Adoption, Divorce, Family Law, Landlord-Tenant
Status:  In Good Standing           

Peter C. Brehm

Commercial Leasing, Contract, Consumer Bankruptcy, Commercial Bankruptcy
Status:  In Good Standing           

David D. Daul

Business, Employment, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  21 Years

Thomas J. Parins

Real Estate, Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  58 Years

John A Muraski

Real Estate, Contract, Business, Personal Injury
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  52 Years

Tom F Galloway

Real Estate, Trusts, Traffic, Workers' Compensation
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  49 Years

Peter R. Borchardt

Family Law, Litigation, Landlord-Tenant, Commercial Real Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  20 Years

Ryan David Krumrie

Real Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute, Estate, Employment, Business
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  17 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

RESTRAINT ON ALIENATION

A provision in a deed or will that attempts to restrict ownership of the property -- for example, selling your house to your daughter with the provision that it... (more...)
A provision in a deed or will that attempts to restrict ownership of the property -- for example, selling your house to your daughter with the provision that it never be sold to anyone outside the family. These provisions are generally unenforceable.

FORFEITURE

The loss of property or a privilege due to breaking a law. For example, a landlord may forfeit his or her property to the federal or state government if the lan... (more...)
The loss of property or a privilege due to breaking a law. For example, a landlord may forfeit his or her property to the federal or state government if the landlord knows it is a drug-dealing site but fails to stop the illegal activity. Or, you may have to forfeit your driver's license if you commit too many moving violations or are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

ESCHEAT

The forfeit of all property to the state when a person dies without heirs.

PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE (PMI)

Insurance that reimburses a mortgage lender if the buyer defaults on the loan and the foreclosure sale price is less than the amount owed the lender (the mortga... (more...)
Insurance that reimburses a mortgage lender if the buyer defaults on the loan and the foreclosure sale price is less than the amount owed the lender (the mortgage plus the costs of the sale). A home buyer who makes less than a 20% down payment may have to purchase PMI.

BOND

(1) A written agreement purchased from a bonding company that guarantees a person will properly carry out a specific act, such as managing funds, showing up in ... (more...)
(1) A written agreement purchased from a bonding company that guarantees a person will properly carry out a specific act, such as managing funds, showing up in court, providing good title to a piece of real estate or completing a construction project. If the person who purchased the bond fails at his or her task, the bonding company will pay the aggrieved party an amount up to the value of the bond. (2) An interest-bearing document issued by a government or company as evidence of a debt. A bond provides pre-determined payments at a set date to the bond holder. Bonds may be 'registered' bonds, which provide payment to the bond holder whose name is recorded with the issuer and appears on the bond certificate, or 'bearer' bonds, which provide payments to whomever holds the bond in-hand.

IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS)

Formerly, the federal agency in the Department of Justice that administered and enforced immigration and naturalization laws. In 2003, however, the INS official... (more...)
Formerly, the federal agency in the Department of Justice that administered and enforced immigration and naturalization laws. In 2003, however, the INS officially ceased to exist, and its functions were taken over by various branches of the Department of Homeland Security, as follows:The new Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) handles immigration benefits, such as applications for asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship. The new Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) handles enforcement of the immigration laws within the U.S. borders. The new Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) handles U.S. border enforcement (including the land borders, airports, and seaports).

FAIR HOUSING ACT & FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT

Federal laws that prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. The federal Acts... (more...)
Federal laws that prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. The federal Acts apply to all aspects of the landlord/tenant relationship, from refusing to rent to members of certain groups to providing different services during tenancy.

FORECLOSURE

The forced sale of real estate to pay off a loan on which the owner of the property has defaulted.

HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION

An organization comprising neighbors concerned with managing the common areas of a subdivision or condominium complex. These associations take on issues such as... (more...)
An organization comprising neighbors concerned with managing the common areas of a subdivision or condominium complex. These associations take on issues such as salting and sanding a subdivision when it snows and collecting dues from residents. The homeowners' association is also responsible for enforcing any covenants, conditions & restrictions that apply to the property.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Town of Rhine v. Bizzell

... in section twelve of the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. The zoning classification of this land has been "B-2 Commercial Manufacturing or Processing" for 20 years. Within this classification, "[t]here are no permitted uses ...

State ex rel. Village of Newburg v. Town of Trenton

... So the legislature allows a municipality to temporarily enact a moratorium that prohibits unincorporated towns from changing the zoning of land next to the municipality's boundaries. ... This power is called extraterritorial zoning. See WIS. STAT. § 62.23(7a) (2007-08). ...

AMERICAN TRANSMISSION v. Dane County

... Dane County took the position that 734 construction could not begin on that project until American Transmission obtained a shoreland erosion control permit under Dane County, Wis., Ordinances § 11.05 (2007) ("Shoreland Erosion Control") and a wetland zoning permit under ...