Wisconsin Repair & Habitability Laws
Wisconsin landlords must maintain rental units in a reasonable state of repair under Wis.
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Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Yes — available after written notice and landlord's failure to repair within a reasonable time
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may terminate for serious uninhabitable conditions
- Notice Required
- Written notice to landlord required with reasonable repair period
- Habitability Standards
- Structural integrity, weatherproofing, heating, plumbing, electrical, sanitary conditions
Applicable Statutes
Landlord's duty to maintain premises: must keep structural elements, roof, windows, floors, and systems in a reasonable state of repair. Must comply with applicable housing codes.
Tenant remedies for landlord's failure to repair: if landlord fails to repair after a reasonable time, tenant may have repairs made and deduct the cost from rent, or terminate the lease.
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