Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law

Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Wisconsin

Both landlords and tenants should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without a lawyer, once they understand the basics of state law. This overview of key landlord-tenant laws in Wisconsin will get you started. Required Landlord Disclosures in Wisconsin Under Wisconsin law, landlords

Wisconsin Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Wisconsin

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Wisconsin and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Wisconsin Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

It is easy for landlords and tenants to end a month-to-month tenancy in Wisconsin.

Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property in Wisconsin

Most states have laws governing what happens when a tenant moves out and leaves personal property behind. These laws may control matters such as how long you must wait before dealing with the property and what kind of notice, if any, you have to give the tenant before taking action. In Wisconsin, what

The Eviction Process in Wisconsin: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

When evicting a tenant in Wisconsin, a landlord must carefully follow the rules and procedures set forth by Wisconsin law. If the landlord does not follow all the legal rules, the eviction may not be valid. This article will explain the basic rules and procedures the landlord or property manager must