Do you want to learn more about landlord-tenant issues in Wisconsin? Landlords and property managers alike can start by reviewing Legal Updates.

Wisconsin Property Management

A real estate license is required to provide brokerage services which include the promotion of the rental or leasing of real estate, and the negotiation and drafting of leases. Brokers must have proper agency authority to provide property management services, typically a WB-37 Exclusive Listing Contract for Lease of Real Property or the WRA Property Management Agreement.

  DR Hottips

• DR Hottips - Landlord/Tenant Issues

  Wisconsin Residential Rental Statutes and Rules

• Wis. Stat. Chapter 704--Landlord and Tenant law
• Wis. Stat. § 943.215 Absconding without paying rent
• Wis. Stat. § 106.50 Open housing
• Wis. Admin. Code Chapter ATCP 134-- Residential Rental Practices
• Wis. Admin. Code Chapter RL 18-- Trust Accounts

  Wisconsin REALTOR® Articles

• Landlords Should Avoid Carpet Cleaning Fees
• Selling Properties Subject to Leases
• Landlord Discriminates Based Upon Perceived Disability
• Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
• Illegal Provision Stops Landlord from Enforcing Lease

  Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection

• As a consumer protection agency, DATCP currently regulates residential rental practices. The booklet "Landlords and Tenants, The Wisconsin Way" details statutory and regulatory provisions impacting landlord-tenant issues. Contact DATCP's Consumer Information Center at PO Box 8911, Madison WI 53708-8911, toll-free 800-422-7128; FAX: 608-224-4939; TDD: 608-224-5058; EMAIL: datcphotline@datcp.state.wi.us

  DATCP Fact sheets

• Tenants' Rights and Responsibilities
• Don't Rent Trouble
• Small Claims Court
   

  Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Issues

• The Antwaun A. case indicates that owners of target housing in Wisconsin have a duty to test for LBP
• LBP disclosures are required on all target housing:
  • https://www.wra.org/Legal/Legal_Updates/1996/lu9604.asp
  • https://www.wra.org/Legal/Legal_Updates/1996/lu9607.asp
• The Wisconsin lead-safe and lead-free certification programs offer landlord immunity
• For additional LBP materials, see the WRA Lead Based Paint Resource Page

WRA Forms and Products

The WRA forms are available for member use via ZipForm and paper forms may be ordered from  WRA products and services

The  Landlord's Handbook and the Property Management manual may be ordered online.

Apartment Associations

• Apartment Associations Directory
• National Apartment Association
• Wisconsin Apartment Association
• Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
• Apartment Association Of Northeastern Wisconsin

National Association of REALTORS® Resources

• NAR Property Management Services
• IREM Institute of Real Estate Management
• Power tools for today's property managers
• NAR Field Guide to Fair Housing

Federal Rental Housing Materials

• HUD resources for Landlords
• HUD resources for Tenants