Recent content by LSchmid

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI I'm not sure where to put this so I'm trying here... My sister was at work today and was required to travel to a different location in her personal vehicle. On the way it was raining very hard and she hit a puddle and hydroplaned. She ended...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI Is it legal in the state of WI for an employer to "bug" an employee's office? If not, what are the consequences?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI My sister is dating a man who has two ex-wives, each of which has a child support order. If she marries him can the wives go after HER money to get an increase in child support?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI What, specifically, can a landlord withhold from a tenant's security deposit? For example, I know they cannot withhold for carpet cleaning but what about painting a wall? Is there a certain life expectancy on items in a rental unit, for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI My sister rented a house beginning 8/1/09 - she only saw it once prior to renting. There wasn't any application to complete as the owners stated they go by their "feelings" regarding to whom they rent. When she viewed it the current tenants...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI I am currently renting and had a problem with one of my pipes cloggid (from the kitchen sink). The landlord called in a plumber who could not determine the problem (he subsequently replaced the garbage disposal as it was not working properly)...

What is the name of your state? WI My sister was engaged to this person for approx. two years. She recently decided to end the relationship and went so far as to move over 200 miles from where she resided with him to start a new life with her children (not his). She purposely did not give him...

What is the name of your state? WI My neice, through marriage, has recently claimed that she was raped by her uncle (not my relation) when she was 13. She has just turned 15. I spoke with my sister-in-law about this questioning what was going to be done and she stated that "nothing" could be...

What is the name of your state? Wisconsin I'm hoping someone can provide some assistance, or at least some direction, with this situation. My brother and his wife live in the country, approximately 6 miles from town, and own approx. 3 acres of land. They have two rottweiler dogs and made the...

In answer to your questions... 1) The initial letter she received stated that he believed there was another adult living on the premises because he felt the car was there too often. It went on to say that if that was the case, he was increasing her rent. After a discussion with him, he...

What is the name of your state?WI My sister moved into a side-by-side townhouse in late Oct., the LL lives on the other side but spends from Oct.-March in AZ. In late Dec. she received a letter from him stating that he was increasing her rent as he felt her fiance' was living with her because...

I'm in WI and may be able to offer some clarification.... The letter you received was probably a copy that was originally sent to the State of WI UI Division stating that your employer is appealing the original determination of your eligibility for benefits. You should continue to call in your...

Actually I have to disagree with Katy regarding the ADA issue for her daughter. ADA covers the employee, not the EEs relative. If her company does not qualify for FMLA and she has used all her available sick time, etc. the employer has every right to terminate her employment. ADA does NOT...

To be more specific... I did not receive my security deposit but received a letter estimating the cost to replace the carpet to be $500.00. He did not replace it yet and has re-rented the property. I lived in the apartment for 10+ years and the carpet is 6+ years old. When I moved in I was...

What is the name of your state?WI Can a landlord withhold monies from a security deposit for "estimated" damages? For example, if a tenant leaves a rental property and there is a stain on the carpeting, can the landlord charge for "estimated" cost of replacing the carpet even if they haven't...