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30 sections
30 sections
Getting The Deposit BackWis. Stat. 704.28 — the deposit back within 21 days, less only what the statute lets a landlord keep- When The Landlord Can Come InWis. Stat. 704.05 — advance notice and reasonable times, unless an absent tenant's premises need protecting
- Lease Terms That Do Not CountWis. Stat. 704.44 — a residential lease with any of these provisions is void and unenforceable
- Being EvictedWis. Stat. 704.17 — 5 days to pay or leave, 14 days to leave, 30 days on a lease over a year
- Retaliatory EvictionWis. Stat. 704.45 — no rent increase, cut in service or eviction because of a housing complaint
- When The Landlord Will Not Fix ItWis. Stat. 704.07 — the landlord's duty to repair, and rent that abates when the unit is unfit
- Leaving A Lease EarlyWis. Stat. 704.29 — the landlord recovers rent only less what reasonable efforts to rerent would bring
Leaving Because Of A ThreatWis. Stat. 704.16 — ending a tenancy on an injunction or complaint, and the locks changed within 48 hours- Things Left BehindWis. Stat. 704.05 — what a landlord may do with a tenant's property after the tenant leaves
- Restraining OrdersWis. Stat. 813.12 — a hearing within 14 days, an injunction for up to 4 years
Clearing A RecordWis. Stat. 973.015 — expunction ordered at sentencing, for an offense committed before 25- Getting PaidWis. Stat. 109.03 — at least monthly, and a final check by the next regular payday
- Minimum WageWis. Stat. 104.035 — $7.25 an hour, $2.33 for tipped employees whose tips make up the rest
- Unemployment BenefitsWis. Stat. 108.04 — at least 4 work search actions a week; a quit or a firing for misconduct delays benefits
Hurt At WorkWis. Stat. 102.12 — the employer on notice within 30 days, and an application within 2 years- Discrimination At WorkWis. Stat. 111.321 — a complaint to the department within 300 days
- Jury Duty And Your JobWis. Stat. 756.255 — leave for the service, and no firing or discipline for it
- Getting Public RecordsWis. Stat. 19.35 — any requester, no reason needed, and an answer as soon as practicable
- What A Creditor Cannot TakeWis. Stat. 815.18 — household goods to $12,000, a vehicle to $4,000, and 80 percent of wages
- Getting DivorcedWis. Stat. 767.301 — 6 months in the state, 30 days in the county, then 120 days' wait
- Maintenance And PropertyWis. Stat. 767.61 — property presumed divided equally, gifts and inheritances kept
- Custody And PlacementWis. Stat. 767.41 — joint legal custody presumed, placement that maximizes time with each parent
- Deceptive Business PracticesWis. Stat. 100.18 — an untrue, deceptive or misleading representation to the public, and the loss back with fees
- Door To Door SalesWis. Stat. 423.202 — until midnight of the 3rd business day after the seller's notice
Lemon LawWis. Stat. 218.0171 — 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service in the first year- Old Debts And Time LimitsWis. Stat. 893.43 — 6 years on a contract, 3 years for an injury
- Housing DiscriminationWis. Stat. 106.50 — source of income and victim status among the protected grounds, and a year to sue
- Dog BitesWis. Stat. 174.02 — the owner pays the full damages, and twice after notice of an earlier bite
Changing Your NameWis. Stat. 786.36 — a petition in the county of residence, with the notice published- Debt CollectorsWis. Stat. 427.104 — what a debt collector may not do in collecting a consumer debt
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