We are renting an upper unit duplex that has a three car garage. We have the two car stall garage.

It will depend on what your lease says, if you have a lease. Leases are binding contracts. Otherwise, without a contract, the landlord has a...

Will I get unemploment if fired for attendence due to a medical condition? Or what are my chances?

When you are fired from a job, unemployment has to determine whether your termination was for "misconduct connected to your employment." This...

Even though my landlord paid for an exterminator, Can i deduct the portion of my apt I couldn't use or the cleaning expenses?

Unfortunately you can't abate your rent like this. In Milwaukee, you have to go through an abatement program or you run the risk of being evicted...

You can certainly try and sue and it may be a small claims matter given the presumably small amount of money at stake (small claims in Milwaukee...

Can a landlord increase the rent whenever they want when you are on a year lease? Just moved in on 4/15/13.

No, a landlord cannot unilaterally modify a lease agreement. A contract is a contract and the terms agreed upon is what governs. It may be best...

Had accident at work. Once it was recordable, I was written-up. When I opted for surgery, I was wrongfully terminated.

In addition to the potential discrimination claims mentioned by Attorney Leech, because worker's comp is involved, there is a claim known as an...

Implied job security?

What was the reason for the termination? An alarm goes off in my head because you state you have an upcoming surgery which could potentially lead...

Fingerprint background check

Wisconsin statute requires nursing homes to conduct background checks to comply with caregiver laws as Wisconsin statute also bars covered...

I worked for a Major Employer in the Milwaukee WI. area. I was terminated from my position. I filed a charge EEOC.

The employer simply may not be taking the charge seriously. The fact they have not responded to the EEOC's correspondences does not strengthen...

I was issued a ticket for retail theft under $500 in 2013. I am applying for jobs & I'm not sure if this is a misdemeanor.

Have you checked CCAP? Being convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involves going through court and pleading guilty/no contest to a crime charged...