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Landlord-Tenant Laws

Rights and Responsibilities

It’s important to understand your basic rights and responsibilities as a tenant regardless of the state in which you reside.

While the specifics will vary with individual leases in each state, Wisconsin requires these basics. So check with your state department of real estate for a residential rental guide where you live.

For Tenants

    • You cannot be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, familial status, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, lawful source of income, or status as a victim of domestic violence/sexual abuse/stalking.
    • Your landlord cannot enter the property without notice, except in an emergency.
    • You have the right to property that is not dangerous or lacking basic needs. That means you are entitled to heat in the winter, intact windows, deadbolt locks on doors, smoke alarms, and other basics to keep you safe on the property.
    • You have the right to know if there’s lead paint on the property.
    • You can (and should) request a check-in/checkout sheet before moving in. That sheet can help pinpoint problems with the property and determine whether you can expect the landlord to fix it. If it’s a fundamental feature, you may request it be fixed. If it’s cosmetic, the landlord may choose whether to repair it, and you may likewise choose not to rent. In any event, going through the checklist before moving in will ensure the landlord can’t hold you responsible for broken fixtures or problems that existed before you moved in.
    • Once you’ve rented, if you encounter problems and an unresponsive landlord, you have the right to complain to the city inspection department without retaliation by the landlord. Inspectors can order landlords to fix problems.
    • If a problem exists that requires you to leave the property, you may be entitled to rent abatement, which is essentially a prorated return on the rent.
    • If you pay a security deposit, you have the right to a 21-day notice of the landlord’s intention to charge against it. You may not be charged for normal wear and tear, including routine maintenance and cleaning.
  • When the tenancy ends, you have the right to a full refund of your security deposit balance within 21 days of vacating.

For Landlords

    • You have the right to receive rent in full and on time according to the specifics of your lease agreement.
    • You have the right to inspect the property on 12 hours’ notice. It’s always best to provide notice in writing.
    • You have the right to enter the property without notice in an emergency, such as flooding or a gas leak.
    • You have the right of a tenant who does not destroy or abuse the property such that its value is diminished.
    • You have a right to evict the tenant if they are using the property for illicit purposes, e.g., dealing with drugs.
    • When the tenancy ends, you have the right to get your keys back or charge the tenant for costs to rekey the property.
    • You are entitled to request a security deposit, usually equal to one month’s rent. If you must rekey a lock or conduct repairs beyond normal wear and tear, you may deduct those fees from the deposit. It’s best to keep a written record of such expenses.
    • If damages exceed the amount provided by a security deposit, you have the right to file a lawsuit to collect the balance.
    • In cases where renters violate the terms of a lease agreement (e.g., failure to pay, property damage, etc.), you may end the tenancy. For month-to-month renters, you can provide a five-day notice, giving the renter five days to cure the violation before requiring them to vacate. Alternatively, you may provide a 14-day notice that offers no option to maintain the tenancy but instead alerts tenants that the agreement has ended and they have two weeks to vacate. The notice rule is different for yearly tenants.
  • If tenants do not move out by the appointed deadline, you may pursue eviction proceedings in small claims court.

Generally speaking, reputable landlords will use written leases to spell out rules and general principles that will apply during the term of the lease. Leases work best when used in conjunction with a lead paint disclosure form, if appropriate, check-in/out lists, and a security deposit sheet. Written records tend to be far more accurate than memory and are generally deemed more reliable by the courts. Given the ease of use of digital cameras, often landlords and tenants both will take photos of the property before and after the tenancy.

Landlord-tenant law can be very complex. Should you, as a tenant or landlord, encounter a dispute regarding a rental property or lease, your best bet is to consult a real estate attorney experienced in rental property issues.

For both tenants and landlords, the city of La Crosse offers a Residential Rental Inspection Pamphlet that outlines rights and responsibilities for both parties. It can also provide basic guidelines for renting elsewhere in Wisconsin.

Source by Joseph G. Veenstra

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