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Rental Application – Recommended for tenants to fill out this form before signing the agreement in order for landlords to verify tenants’ credit and employment history.
What the form covers?
This document includes the following laws regarding the relationship between the landlord and tenant in Wisconsin:
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Date plus Late Fees
- Eviction Procedures
- Property Maintenance
Security Deposit Law
Summary (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06): Landlords in Wisconsin can charge any amount for a security deposit but must return it within 21 days after the tenant vacates. Deductions for damages must be itemized and provided to the tenant.
- 21 Days – Amount of time landlords have to return the deposit.
- Deductions must be accompanied by an itemized list of damages.
- Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the security deposit.
Lease Termination
Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.17): Landlords and tenants in Wisconsin have specific rights regarding lease termination.
- Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
- 5-day notice to pay rent or face eviction.
- 14-day notice to correct lease violations or face eviction.
- Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
- Tenants may terminate the lease with proper notice if the landlord fails to maintain the premises.
Landlord’s Access to Property
Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.05): Landlords must give at least 12 hours’ notice before entering the property for non-emergency reasons.
Rent Due Dates / Late Fees
Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.17): The lease should specify rent due dates. If rent is late, landlords can charge a reasonable late fee.
Eviction Procedures
Summary: To evict a tenant, landlords must provide proper notice and obtain a court order before removing the tenant from the property.
Property Maintenance
Summary (Landlord-Tenant Guide): Landlords are responsible for making necessary repairs to maintain a habitable environment. Tenants may withhold rent or seek damages if repairs are not made within a reasonable time after notice.