What to do if I was an extended stay resident at hotel with a past due bill but was locked out and not allowed to get my personal items until the bill is paid?
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What to do if I was an extended stay resident at hotel with a past due bill but was locked out and not allowed to get my personal items until the bill is paid?
Asked on August 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If what you have written about happened, you need to consult with a landlord tenant attorney immediately to see what your legal recourse is with respect to the lock out and what your damages are if any. If you owed money to the hotel, then its recourse would have been to sue you in small claims court for it and not lock you out of the unit.
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