Books Unbound Library Collection: Real Estate Law

With the Books Unbound Library Collection: Real Estate, you get all the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® Books Unbound™ real estate law titles in one focused online library. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, learning the fundamentals, or in need of a refresher, this extensive collection of resources is designed to help you tackle real estate law issues effectively and efficiently. Experience convenient online access to a diverse range of titles covering essential real estate topics, written by experienced Wisconsin practitioners.

Explore the titles included in the library:

Real Estate Transactions System

Looking for a comprehensive resource to guide you through the sale and purchase of residential and commercial real estate? Real Estate Transactions System contains a detailed, well-organized system to efficiently walk you through a transaction using a seven-step process.

You’ll develop a better understanding of the procedural steps, requirements, forms, and special considerations associated with residential real estate transactions, condominium units, vacant land, and more! The included sample forms from the Wisconsin Realtors Association, sample clauses, a master information list, and task checklists will help you streamline your next real estate transaction.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin

When you need to focus on buying, selling, and managing nonresidential real estate, turn to Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin. This book explores the mechanics of a commercial real estate transaction from commencement through closing and provides detailed discussion of the tax, insurance, and other business considerations that can arise. Plus, it gives buyers’ and sellers’ perspectives, so you’ll be able to provide informed representation no matter which side of the deal you’re on.

Wisconsin Condominium Law Handbook

The Wisconsin Condominium Law Handbook is your indispensable guide to the legal and practical aspects of condominium development, sale, and operation in the Badger State. Whether you represent buyers and sellers of single-family condominium units or corporate clients engaged in developing and financing large mixed-use projects that include condos, this information-rich resource covers a wide range of topics and will prepare you to handle any condominium issue that crosses your desk.

Drafter’s Guide to Wisconsin Condominium Documents

Whatever the condominium document at issue — bylaws, articles of incorporation, the declaration, or rules and regulations — the Drafter’s Guide has insightful, nuts-and-bolts advice for handling it, even when that requires drafting around ambiguities in the Wisconsin Condominium Ownership Act (Wis. Stat. ch. 703). The key feature of this book is its practical approach to drafting condominium documents at every stage of the development process. It offers sample provisions for a comprehensive array of situations. Save time with the Guide’s sample fillable documents as well as numerous stand-alone provisions that can be dropped into documents to address specific issues.

Wisconsin Law of Easements and Restrictive Covenants

Wisconsin Law of Easements and Restrictive Covenants provides the black letter law on creating, maintaining, modifying, and terminating easements and restrictive covenants associated with real property, as well as analyses of recent statutory changes and court opinions. It discusses the parties’ rights and the cautions and concerns that parties and their lawyers must be aware of. Experienced real estate lawyers provide practice tips and analyses of the effects of new statutes and case law.

Condemnation Law and Practice in Wisconsin

Condemnation Law and Practice in Wisconsin offers a thorough analysis of the relevant constitutional underpinnings of condemnation law, as well as a summary of the evolving statutes, regulations, and case law. It explains the circumstances under which the state may undertake a condemnation, and it outlines the requirements for doing so. You’ll gain a better understanding of the processes that a property owner must follow to contest a proposed condemnation or to receive compensation for a taking. Whether you represent a business, residential landowner, or governmental entity, Condemnation Law and Practice in Wisconsin is the definitive guide to litigating property rights in the Badger State.

Wisconsin Construction Lien Law Handbook

Whether filing a lien or responding to a lien claim, the same careful level of analysis is required. With the Wisconsin Construction Lien Law Handbook, you’ll gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to assist your client—be it a construction company, subcontractor, or property owner. The book explains the principles for filing and perfecting construction liens, assesses specific factual situations, and offers detailed analyses of problematic statutory provisions. The Handbook also includes helpful downloadable checklists and forms.

Wisconsin Landlord & Tenant Manual

If you’re looking for a reliable, practical, updated resource on residential landlord-tenant law in Wisconsin, the latest edition of the Wisconsin Landlord & Tenant Manual is your comprehensive solution. This user-friendly guide takes you through the entire tenancy lifecycle, offering insights from both landlord and tenant perspectives. In straightforward language, it delves into critical aspects of landlord-tenant law, including screening and evaluating tenants; rental applications and agreements; earnest money and security deposits; lease renewals and terminations; and evictions and post-tenancy judgment collection. Whether it’s your first eviction case or you have years of experience in landlord-tenant matters, the Wisconsin Landlord & Tenant Manual has the latest information and answers to your residential rental inquiries.