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A family member of mine lives in Milwaukee Wis and was late paying rent by 1 day and was charged a $95 late fee is it legal?
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Answered on August 16, 2018
A lease needs to state the late fee. In Wisconsin, a landlord can charge a late fee that is the greater of $20 or 20% of the amount due. ...
My ex is sending threatening text messages, are there any legal avenues/options I can pursue?
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Answered on August 16, 2018
If you are in Milwaukee, Sojourner House of Peace has a domestic violence clinic in the court house that helps people who are victims of domestic...
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What are my legal rights as a landlord?
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Answered on May 09, 2018
Wisconsin law says that self-help evictions are prohibited in residential disputes, therefore you cannot change the locks on her apartment without...
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Can I fight a rent increase due to lack of heat?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
Unless your lease says otherwise and it is not your fault, it is the landlord's responsibility to keep the heating systems in good working repair. ...
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Can emotional support dogs be denied based on breed if all doctors papers and disability has been proven with a note?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
Is this a housing question or an employment question? You mention your manager, but then later referencing HUD, which is for housing. Is it your...
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Employee Rights Violations?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
There are a lot of facts that would need to be sifted through before a lawyer could determine whether you have a case, such as what you were told...
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Can I end contract with a roofing contractor?
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Answered on March 14, 2018
It depends. You will need an attorney to look at the duties of the contractor under the agreement and you completing your duties. An attorney will...
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What is the beat defense to use when you have two felony in possession of a firearm charges?
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Answered on March 14, 2018
Hello,
I am moving your question to criminal defense so you can try to get some responses from someone qualified to answer your question.
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Is legal to help a movie to raise fund internationally as a non-broker?
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Answered on January 31, 2018
If you are offering an investment, you should absolutely be working with a securities lawyer. You must register all offerings with the SEC, unless...
Can my landlord evict me in the winter?
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Answered on January 16, 2018
Yes, a landlord can evict you during the winter. I would talk to your landlord to see if you can come to some sort of arrangement, even if you can...
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