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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.
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Residential Lease Agreement – 12 month lease term used for residential use. Download: PDF |
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Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Download: PDF |
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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Tenancy at will with renewals every 30 days. Download: PDF / Word |
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Rent to Own Lease Agreement – This type of residential lease adds the option for tenant to purchase the property. Download: PDF |
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Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements. Download: PDF |
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Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval. Download: PDF |
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.