Lease Agreement for Wisconsin
Generate a lease agreement that complies with Wisconsin law — with WI-specific clauses, legal requirements, and jurisdiction-aware protections.
Wisconsin legal context
Wisconsin's residential landlord-tenant law is governed by Wis. Stat. ch. 704 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 134. There is no statutory cap on security deposits, but deposits must be returned within 21 days. Wisconsin requires written check-in disclosures and prohibits certain unfair lease terms under ATCP 134.
Key WI statutes
Residential Landlord-Tenant Statute
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
General residential landlord-tenant framework.
Residential Rental Practices
Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 134
Detailed rules including 21-day deposit return, check-in disclosures, prohibited lease terms.
Rent Control Preemption
Wis. Stat. § 66.1015
Prohibits municipal rent control.
Wisconsin-specific considerations
21-Day Deposit Return
ATCP 134 requires deposit return within 21 days with itemized statement.
Check-In Disclosures
Landlord must disclose code violations and provide check-in opportunity for tenant inspection.
Prohibited Lease Terms
ATCP 134 voids certain unfair lease provisions (e.g., waiver of habitability).
No Rent Control
Statewide preemption of local rent control.
Why this matters in Wisconsin
21-day deposit return under ATCP 134
Mandatory check-in disclosures
ATCP 134 voids certain unfair lease terms
Statewide rent control preemption
Frequently asked questions
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