Wisconsin Residential Lease Agreement
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Wisconsin Legal Requirements
Key WI statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by Wis. Stat. § 704 (Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law) and ATCP 134 (Admin Code)
- Security deposit: no statutory cap — must be returned within 21 days of tenant vacating (Wis. Stat. § 704.28)
- Required: landlord must provide written disclosure of standard withholding reasons at move-in
- Required: joint walkthrough offered at move-in and available at move-out
- Required: lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 properties
- ATCP 134: comprehensive landlord/tenant rules including disclosure requirements, receipt requirements, and repair obligations
Restrictions & Limits
- No statewide rent control in Wisconsin — Wis. Stat. § 66.1015 prohibits local rent regulation
- Wisconsin ATCP 134 limits when landlords can charge for carpet cleaning, painting, and other wear-and-tear items
- Landlords cannot include 'confession of judgment' clauses in residential leases
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month: 28 days' written notice required to terminate (Wis. Stat. § 704.19); increased from 14 days effective April 2018
Official Statute References
Primary Wisconsin statutes governing this document type.
Wisconsin Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Wisconsin law.
What is Wisconsin's security deposit return deadline?
Wisconsin requires landlords to return the security deposit within 21 days of the tenant vacating and providing their forwarding address. The landlord must include an itemized statement of deductions. Failure to comply allows the tenant to sue for double the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney's fees.
What does Wisconsin ATCP 134 require from landlords?
Wisconsin's ATCP 134 (Administrative Code) imposes additional requirements on landlords beyond the Landlord-Tenant Law. Key requirements include: providing a disclosure at move-in listing standard allowable deductions, conducting a walk-through inspection, maintaining receipts for security deposits, and providing written information about the lease and tenant rights.
How much notice is required to end a Wisconsin month-to-month lease?
Wisconsin requires 28 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month residential tenancy under Wis. Stat. § 704.19. Either the landlord or tenant can give this notice. For leases specifying a different notice period, the greater of 28 days or the contractual period typically applies.
Can a Wisconsin landlord charge for carpet cleaning?
Under ATCP 134.06, a landlord can only deduct for carpet cleaning if the carpet was professionally cleaned before the tenant moved in AND the tenant left it in worse condition than normal wear and tear. If the carpet was not professionally cleaned before move-in, the landlord cannot charge for cleaning at move-out.
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