Are laws different for "regular" rentals/apartments than for subsidized housing?

Your intuition is correct: a landlord cannot withhold your security deposit for no good reason. And yes, you can file a lawsuit about that.

My friend left my house at around 2:00 a.m. last weekend, and he vomited on his way out of the elevator of my apartment.

I am not certain that I understand your question. The word "fine" is usually used in connection with a government body. For example, when a police...

Friday, I was terminated as a manager of a department. The HR manager conducted the meeting. My leader was not present.

More information is needed to provide meaningful advice. Most employees in Wisconsin are at-will employees. At-will means that an employer may...

What damages can I seek?

You should consider filing a complaint with the Labor Standards Bureau. You can also hire an attorney and file a lawsuit under Fair Labor Standards...

The short answer is yes, you can file a lawsuit. 42 U.S.C. s. 1981 prohibits discrimination based on race in contracts. There are some other public...

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Dismissing small claims court garnishment claim without prejudice

I do not understand your question. In general, a defendant must file an answer to a complaint after it has been filed and served. If the complaint...

I want to know if I have any recourse to the following

It does not appear so. It appears you took medication that you knew would cause you to gamble. You would be wise to seek out a second medical...

What can I do to stop harrassment of a contract attorney who doesn't accept that the contract was canceled within required time?

I am not certain that I understand your question. It sounds like you believe a contractor stole a check for repairs from an insurance company. You...

How do I evict someone that lives with me, pays rent but has no rental/lease contract

You should serve him with a notice terminating the tenancy. Take a look at Wis. Stat. s. 704.19, which discusses terminating at-will and periodic...

Who is responsible for covering a work injury?

Where the employer's insurance company is located does not matter: so Indiana is incorrect. Where the employer is headquartered does not matter: so...