Real Estate Archives - Fox, O'Neill & Shannon, S.C.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS LETTERS: A TALE OF NO COVERAGE?

Frank, who owns multiple warehouses, decides to save funds by doing his own snow and ice removal. The morning after a heavy snowfall, a truck…

Robert J. OllmanJune 10, 2021

Real Estate

MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR RESIDENTIAL OFFER TO PURCHASE

Most Wisconsin residential home sales use the standard “WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase.” FOS' attorneys have noted a few common myths about the form and…

Michael G. KoutnikJune 10, 2021

Real Estate

OWNERS: BE AWARE OF ORDINANCES’ POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PROPERTY

Where the use and development of property is concerned, sometimes a simple project can become unbelievably complicated. Take the case of Michael Anderson, who only…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 5, 2021

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ACT FAST TO PROTECT YOUR EASEMENTS FROM EXPIRING

An easement is a nonpossessory interest in land giving the easement holder the right to use land, owned by another, for a particular use. A…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 5, 2020

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Koutnik Presents at Professional Society

FOS shareholder Michael Koutnik gave a presentation on “Real Estate Practice Tips and Pointers for the Family Law Practitioner” for the Milwaukee Society of Family…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 21, 2019

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Can’t You Hear Me Knocking? Wisconsin Revises Landlord-Tenant Laws

Wisconsin’s landlord-tenant laws continue to evolve, with a new batch of changes now effective this year. Below are a few of the more significant changes.…

Michael G. KoutnikOctober 23, 2018

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New Law Limits Local Discretion in Conditional Use Process

Maybe you want to open a coffee shop down the street. The area, however, may not be zoned for coffee shops. You’ve hesitated because you…

Lauren E. MaddenteOctober 22, 2018

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Koutnik and O’Neill Present on Cyber Fraud Issues

FOS Shareholders Matt O’Neill and Mike Koutnik presented on the issue of…

FOSMarch 22, 2018

Business Michael G. Koutnik Real Estate

Don’t Be Insecure – Know Your Lien’s Priority

A business owner financing the sale of assets. A landlord fronting a tenant money for a new pizza oven. A farmer selling a tractor to…

Michael G. KoutnikJune 13, 2017

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner? Don’t Forget the Contingencies

Clients frequently contact FOS to discuss purchasing a home or vacation property that is for sale by owner. Often, the parties know each other and/or…

FOSJune 13, 2017