These are stressful issues. Be sure to take care of yourself. As someone who lost a relative to Dementia, you have by sincere sympathies. Both...

Is it illegal to turn off the heat?

It is not illegal for the tenant to turn of the heat in the property rented, unless it violates your contract. There are several ways to respond to...

Can a new owner raise rent and start charging water bill?

Great question. There are many variables to consider, such as whether the purchaser bought the property subject to the lease agreements and whether...

Can can I sue former landlord for wrongful eviction months after being evicted

I sympathize with your scenario. We have all seen cases like this where the court system is abused. In eviction cases, you can sue for wrongful...

Will the fine be small?

Marijuana is a Schedule I hallucinogenic substance under the Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act. (See Wis. Stat. § 961.14 (2014)). A first...

Will I get in trouble for calling a lock smith to open a locked door in my father's home

If you live there, you have a right to be in the property unless and until the court tells you otherwise. Likewise, if your stuff is in a room that...

Unfortunately, there are no standard tests for determining whether it is or is not child abuse. Each case is viewed based on the circumstances, and...

Can I sue my attorney for not doing her job? Can I sue her for more than just my retainer, for the stress?

You can sue and you can file a complaint with the Supreme Court. It is possible, but unlikely that you would recover more than your retainer for a...

I want to find a good attorney to sue for invasion of privacy from Verizon

This is a vile kind of invasion. You trusted Verizon with your information, and Verizon breached its duty to protect you and your expectation of...

Yes, you can demand the return of the "non-refundable deposit" when you move out, and a court will likely agree with you that the landlord should...