by Atty Gregg Willich | Jun 6, 2016 | Earnest Money Deposits, Landlord-Tenant Law
UPDATE (as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Act 317): Landlords may charge the actual cost, up to $25, to obtain a consumer credit report (subject to restrictions). The landlord shall notify the prospective tenant of the charge before requesting the consumer credit report,...
by Atty Gregg Willich | Apr 6, 2016 | Landlord-Tenant Law, Notices
Wis. Stat. § 704.21 instructs us on how notices must be given in the landlord-tenant realm, whether it is a 5-day, 14-day, 28-day, or 30-day notice. Unlike when serving a summons, these notices may actually be given by the landlord or the landlord’s agent. It...
by Atty Gregg Willich | Mar 22, 2016 | Landlord-Tenant Law, Leases and Rental Agreements
Wisconsin landlords must be careful about the content of their rental agreements, as some prohibited provisions will make an entire agreement void and unenforceable under Wis. Stat. § 704.44 and Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134.08. Whether a tenant would still be able to...
