Wisconsin Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Wisconsin standard residential lease agreement is the typical rental contract used by landlords to establish legally binding tenancy terms. The document details all necessary provisions, including rent payments, lease terms, security deposits, and the landlord’s rules regarding the use of the property.

Wisconsin Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Wisconsin standard residential lease agreement is the typical rental contract used by landlords to establish legally binding tenancy terms. The document details all necessary provisions, including rent payments, lease terms, security deposits, and the landlord’s rules regarding the use of the property.

Last updated January 19th, 2024

A Wisconsin standard residential lease agreement is the typical rental contract used by landlords to establish legally binding tenancy terms. The document details all necessary provisions, including rent payments, lease terms, security deposits, and the landlord’s rules regarding the use of the property.

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Rental Application – Before entering a rental agreement, landlords may use this application to verify a potential tenant’s financial information, employment history, and rental background.

Required Disclosures (5)

  1. Building Code Violations – The landlord must inform prospective tenants of building code violations that affect the dwelling and threaten the prospective tenant’s health and safety.[1]
  2. Damage and Defects (PDF) – Before accepting a security deposit, tenants must be informed of their right to inspect the property and request a list of damages charged to the previous tenant’s security deposit.[2]
  3. Landlord and Agent Identification – The landlord is required to disclose the name and address of all individuals authorized to collect rent and manage the premises, as well as the name and address of the owner of the premises or a representative thereof for accepting notices/demands/service of process.[3]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords must disclose toxic paint to tenants renting a dwelling constructed before 1978.[4]
  5. Utility Charges – Landlords must disclose whether utilities are included in rent before taking a security deposit or signing a lease. If a property contains multiple units that are not metered separately, the landlord must disclose how the charges for utility services will be divided.[5]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 21 days.[6]

Grace Period

No grace period for rent payments is required by law.

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