Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Wisconsin

RE Real Estate Apartment Conversion to Condo-Seller Not Honoring Promises

You need to consult with an experience real estate lawyer as soon as possible. If a seller is not complying with a written promise which was made a part of your purchase contract, you can probably sue the seller. However, at many closings, new purchase contract documents are signed which waive some previous promises. Only an experienced lawyer with all of your documents can tell you whether or not this promise survive your closing. The property taxing authority and condo owners' association may not have been parties to your sales contract and therefore you may not be entitled to any offset from them due to the breach of the seller's promise. That means they could theoretically foreclose you from the property for not paying. These online comments are not intended to create an attorney client relationship or to serve as legal advice. you really need to consult with your own lawyer.

Re: Condo Problems

If the contract is explicit about the Developer's responsibilities and they are not complying with them, then file a law suit. You mention the developer is in Chicago, but if they were engaged in business with you in Wisconsin, then they can be sued in Wisconsin. (They have availed themselves to the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Courts)-

If the amount is under $5000 you might consider small claims court- if it is more, get an attorney and go to regular court.

Good luck to you.