How long will Corvina's stay open?
JANESVILLE — The operator of Corvina's bar said she's not closing anytime soon and will fight the eviction process the landlord started.
Janelle Barlass called the Gazette on Wednesday to say she wanted to correct the impression the bar would close next week.
As reported in Wednesday's Gazette, the landlord has begun the eviction process. Barlass said she intends to fight the eviction in court.
The police brought complaints about Corvina's to the city's Alcohol License Advisory Committee in May. Barlass has appeared before the committee twice.
Landlord Fred Shahlapour said he was not sure when the eviction will occur. Wisconsin law allows for tenants to contest evictions in court, and Barlass said she intends to do so.
Barlass said Shahlapour has violated terms of the lease by not making repairs to the building, and that's why she has withheld rent.
Shahlapour said it's Barlass who has violated the lease in multiple ways, and he wants her out.
"I can guarantee you, they won't be there another month," Shahlapour said.
Shahlapour said the lease is in effect only as long as Barlass remains a business partner with Amir Sharifi, and Sharifi is no longer involved in the business.
Shahlapour said Barlass has not paid many bills, and her checks have bounced in some cases.
Barlass admitted that she hasn't paid some bills to liquor suppliers. She said income is down because sales of drinks are down.
"I've lost a lot of money because of heat in the building, which caused me to fall behind on some liquor bills, however, those will be taken care of," she said.
The lack of air conditioning is a problem. Barlass said Shahlapour must upgrade the building's electrical service so air conditioning can be installed. Shahlapour said the lease says only that he will contribute $1,500 to the installation of air conditioning.
David Toles, Barlass' security chief, said he has had to unclog the bar's plumbing, something the landlord should have done. Shahlapour said the lease calls for the tenant to keep the building in good repair.
Shahlapour said two checks he received from Barlass, for $5,000 and $7,000, have bounced. Barlass said Shahlapour would not receive any payments until he complies with the terms of the lease.
Barlass said she intended to open for business as usual on Wednesday night and on Wednesday through Saturday nights for as long as possible.
Aug 31, 2009 at 7:23 p.m.
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WELL is it closed yet?
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:36 p.m.
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hankhill"more power to em'
til theyre busted and shut down for it.
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.
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I cannot find out WHY it is illegal. I bet it has to do with regulating or knowing what is going on in the bar as far as sales and accountability of liquor because the wholesale receipts must be kept on premises for 2 or 3 years. If they are buying at retailer profits may be able to be HIDDEN? THat is my best guess. http://www.tlw.org/public/content/Docume...
that was a bunch of mumbo jumbo so I tried around 125.33 and gave up
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.
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found it since some dont believe what I say cause I cannot spell. you MAY NOT buy from a retailer!!
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http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/atonp...
Aug 24, 2009 at 2:58 p.m.
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I believe it is against the law for bars to purchase from woodmans. They are supposed to be buying from suppliers. I am not sure of the reasons. I have seen people go in and buy a BIG load of stuff and get questioned by the woodmans employee as to WHAT is this stuff for. They say it is for a party and they say okay.
Somebody just mentioned below somewhere that the rule is 12 a year from retail store and fine limit is only $100 and doesnt count against you as far as licience.
Aug 22, 2009 at 7:28 p.m.
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Most commercial leases state that it is the tenants obligation to keep the building in good repair. If it doesn't work or something is broke you fix it. The roof is all that is usually covered by the owner aside from structural issues. And you can NOT hold back payments for that reason. Payments must be made and differences must be settled in court after the fact.
Aug 22, 2009 at 7 p.m.
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Check out today's (8/22/09) Public Record in the paper. Guess who was arrested for issuing a worthless check of $2500.00 or more?????
Aug 22, 2009 at 9:35 a.m.
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actually janesvillean- woodmans liquer prices are comparable to what the sales guys sell it for.
Aug 22, 2009 at 2:21 a.m.
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There is a process when it comes to witholding rent. You can only with hold a certain percentage. Like if one bathroom wasn't working and she gave him written notice(and he has so long to fix it) she would have to figure out what percentage that bathroom is to the square footage of the place. Then you take that percentage off the rent. And you have to give proper notice. You just can't go with holding ALL the rent! There is a REAL law about all of this! And really, I am sure there are TONS of people who would LOVE air in their homes and businesses!
Aug 21, 2009 at 6 p.m.
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This woman should not be running businesses! A respectable business owner pays their bills, keeps good customers, and keeps in the good graces of the business community! All this woman has done is cause troubles for herself and anyone she has come across. I think it would be in her best interest, and the best interest of Janesville to shut her down.
Aug 21, 2009 at 5:55 p.m.
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Yeah, this is like when those folks that bought the Town & Country restaurant years ago were seen buying fish at Woodman's by the cartful. There's just no way a business can stay afloat paying retail like that.
Aug 21, 2009 at 3:41 p.m.
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yes I know police I just noticed. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry.
Aug 21, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.
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This is why drinking is legal. then you just dont care and have fun anyway. It is quite painfull the next couple days though. I find there are musscles I obviously dont use often!!
Aug 21, 2009 at 3:22 p.m.
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thekid- I too have WMS. From time to time I try to overcome my lack of rhythm, but it always ends in disaster and embarrassment.
Aug 21, 2009 at 3:19 p.m.
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thekid - Too funny!!
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.
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hannah. id check this place out but unfortunately i was diagnosed early in life with WMS(white mans syndrome), which means i have no rhythm, so i tend to avoid places that have a 'club' atmosphere;)
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:37 p.m.
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As for the poll I vote no been there done that not doing it again.
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
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What happened to the blues music you started playing int he beginning??? I dont think you would have as many problems as you do now if you would have continued with that venue and been more lounge like. Yes you would need to buy some more CHAIRS.
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.
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Lets do a poll. Who would go there?
I went once when they opened. Decor was nice but it turned into something else.
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.
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She went to wiggies to change a $100 bill at 6 pm once. THAT IS BAD when you dont have 100 in the till by then to give change. Wiggy covered that FINE.
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.
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lulu- NO!!
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.
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I knew it she wants AIR INSTALLED. IT isnt broke. When you signed the lease you knew there wasnt air conditioning.
Whe you buy a home if there isnt air you either live w/o or you install it. You dont stop paying your mortgage cause "there isnt any air in here"!!
you plugged it you fit it!!
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.
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"She said income is down because sales of drinks are down."
I mentioned this in another article that sales are down because of the patrons that frequent the place now and it was removed. I see nothing racist about this comment it is just of fact of the patrons spending patterns!
Aug 21, 2009 at 2:07 p.m.
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I was wondering if you would no ANOTHER article on this so soon. Just tell us when it is closing and that is all we need to know.
You cannot hold rent cause you "think" he needs to fix stuff. You need to go through a process as well just like he is trying to go through a process to get out of his building.
funny amir already told her to buzz off. I see now two guys that were sorta partners in this adverture dont like what is going on and left the business.
Aug 21, 2009 at 8:51 a.m.
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Gazette Staff- Please do another article on this ridiculous, pathetic establishment with a title that reads as followed:
"Nobody gives a crap if Corvinas stays open"
Aug 21, 2009 at 6:59 a.m.
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Shut the dump down!
Aug 21, 2009 at 1:31 a.m.
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12 bottles then your done.
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12 Bottle Bill
Flexibility, Lower Penalties
The Tavern League of Wisconsin successfully lowered the penalties for our members who would occasionally run out of a bottle of liquor during business hours. If you were caught borrowing or buying a bottle of liquor from someone other than a wholesaler you faced huge fines, up to $10,000 and possible loss of your liquor license and possible prison time. You can now purchase up to 12 one liter bottles per month with a penalty not to exceed $100 with no threat to your license.
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but if you're not paying the beer and alcohol distributor. you're really done. ;)
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:51 a.m.
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How about a follow up now that its a story....
You have all kinds of nitch warriors!!!!!! OK i'M Giving up to rescue you.....
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:37 a.m.
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Does she ever do anything OTHER then point the finger at other people?
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:23 a.m.
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In the bar business, once the distributors cut you off, you are DONE. Lots of these joints try to get around that by buying at liquor stores, but they always get nailed in short order.
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:26 p.m.
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I'm guessing they will be closed by the end of August.
Aug 20, 2009 at 5:37 p.m.
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Constructive eviction (withholding rent)? Good luck.
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