What disclosures must a landlord provide in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Check-In Sheet (Move-in condition checklist required; tenant has 7 days to return with noted damages); Housing Code Violations (Disclosure of any uncorrected housing code violations affecting habitability); Utility Information (Disclosure if tenant will be charged for utilities for areas outside their unit).

What happens if a Wisconsin landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Wisconsin Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Wisconsin law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Wisconsin, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Wisconsin law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Wisconsin landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Check-In Sheet
Move-in condition checklist required; tenant has 7 days to return with noted damages
Legal basis: Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06
Housing Code Violations
Disclosure of any uncorrected housing code violations affecting habitability
Legal basis: Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.04
Utility Information
Disclosure if tenant will be charged for utilities for areas outside their unit
Legal basis: Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.04

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Wisconsin?: Wisconsin requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Check-In Sheet (Move-in condition checklist required; tenant has 7 days to return with noted damages); Housing Code Violations (Disclosure of any uncorrected housing code violations affecting habitability); Utility Information (Disclosure if tenant will be charged for utilities for areas outside their unit).
What happens if a Wisconsin landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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