Wisconsin

Tenant in Wisconsin

What You Should Know 

Before You Rent 

Landlords may not advertise or rent 

condemned property. 

Landlords must disclose housing 

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They must also reveal structural 

defects, a lack of hot or cold running 

water, serious plumbing, or 

electrical problems, and other 

hazards. 

Landlords must also disclose: 

• If the heating unit cannot 

maintain a temperature of at 

least 67°F. 

• If you are required to pay 

utilities. 

• How utility charges will be 

divided if the dwelling is one of 

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• The total amount of rent and 

other non-refundable fees. The 

highest amount payable during 

any rent paying period must be 

disclosed in any form of 

advertising. 

You have the right to inspect the 

unit before you rent it. We 

recommend you take along a 

flashlight, light bulb, hairdryer, pen, 

and the following checklist: 

9 Turn on each light switch to see 

if it works. 

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and sockets (use light 

bulb)⎯defects could cause 

fires. 


9 Turn on sink and bathtub 

faucets check for leaks,  

proper drainage and water 

temperature. 

9 Flush toilets check for leaks. 

9 Look for smoke detectors. 

9 Check ceilings and walls for 

cracks and water stains. 


9 Are there deadbolts on 

apartment and exterior doors? 

9 Push on the windows⎯are they 

secure? Are latches in good 

working order? 

9 Check for window storms and 

screens. 

9 Check condition of furnace. 

Even in summer, turn up 

thermostat to make sure it 

actually works. 

9 Look at water heater to see if it 

is leaking. 

Promises of repairs by a landlord 

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including a completion date, before 

you agree to rent the property. 

Rental agreements are not required 

to be in writing. However, if there is a 

written rental agreement, the 

landlord must give you an 

opportunity to read it before you 

decide to rent. When renting, you 

must be furnished with a copy of the 

agreement. 

If an earnest money deposit is 

required with your rental application, 

the landlord must return the entire 

deposit by the end of the next 

business day if your application is 

rejected. If for some reason you 

decide not to rent, the landlord may 

withhold from your deposit actual 

costs or damages. 

Detox your Liver naturally for $5.00 at HCBL - highest quality, lowest pricesIf a security deposit is required, you 

have 7 days from the first rental 

date to inspect the premises and 

notify the landlord of any defects so 

that they will not be unfairly charged 

to you. You should notify the 

landlord in writing and keep a copy 

for your own records.  In addition, 

before accepting your security 

deposit, the landlord must notify you 

that you have the right to request a 

list of damages charged to the 

previous tenant. 

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actual cost, up to $20, to obtain a 

credit report from one of the three 

nationwide credit reporting agencies 

(not credit information resellers), 

provided the landlord has notified 

you in advance of the charge and 

also gives you a copy of the report. 

If you have a credit report that is 

less than 30 days old, you may give 

this report to the landlord to avoid 

paying for a new report. 

What You Should Know While 

Renting 

At the start of a tenancy, the 

landlord must provide you with the 

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name and address of a person who 

can be readily contacted regarding 

maintenance problems. 

The landlord is responsible for 

making any repairs that are 

necessary to comply with local 

housing codes and to keep the 

premises safe. If the landlord 

refuses to repair major building 

defects, you may report the defect 

to your local building or health 

inspector. The landlord may not 

retaliate by evicting you. 

Unless otherwise agreed, tenants 

are usually responsible for routine 

minor repairs. You are also required 

to comply with any maintenance 

and sanitation requirements 

imposed on tenants by local 

housing codes. You are financially 

responsible for any damages that 

you or your guests have caused. 

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reasonable times. Except for 

emergency situations, the landlord 

may enter only after a 12-hour 

advance notice unless you allow 

entry on shorter notice. 

If you are a tenant renting by the 

month, the landlord may raise your 

rent by giving you written notice at 

least 28 days before the next rent 

due date. There are no state laws 

limiting the amount of a rent 

increase. 

If you have a lease⎯for example, a 

six-month or one-year lease⎯the 

rent may not be increased during 

that time unless specifically stated 

in the lease. Tenants Rights