Property Management
A Wisconsin landlord who increases the rent in direct response to a tenant's complaint to a housing authority may be guilty of:
AA permissible exercise of property rights
BRetaliatory rent increase, which is prohibited under Wisconsin law✓ Correct
CBreach of the lease only
DA fair housing violation only
Explanation
Wisconsin law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise legal rights (such as filing housing code complaints) by raising rent, threatening eviction, or reducing services.
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