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Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

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Wisconsin at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?

Yes

Are receipts required for security deposit payments?

Yes

Are interest payments required on deposits?

No

Is there rent control?

No

Are there limits on late fees?

No

Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?

Yes

Are there rent payment grace period laws?

Yes

Are there rekeying laws?

No

Are there notice of entry laws?

Yes

Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?

Yes

Is a rental license required to be a landlord?

No

Wisconsin Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Wisconsin?
Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?
Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Wisconsin?
Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Wisconsin?
When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Wisconsin?
When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Wisconsin?
Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Wisconsin?
What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Wisconsin?
What Clauses Are Required in a Wisconsin Rental Agreement?
What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Wisconsin?
What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Wisconsin?
What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Rent Laws

Wisonsin Rent Payment Laws
Wisconsin Rent Control Laws
Wisoncsin Late Fee and Grace Period Laws
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Wisconsin?
Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Wisconsin?
What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Wisconsin?
What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Wisconsin?
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Wisconsin
The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Wisconsin
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Wisconsin?
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Wisconsin?
Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Wisonsin?
What Is the Eviction Process in Wisconsin?
What Is an Illegal Eviction in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Wisconsin?
Emotional Support Animals in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Wisconsin?
What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Wisconsin?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions
Do Landlords Need a Rental License?
Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties
Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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