Wisconsin (WI) lease form
Quick answer
Wisconsin does not require a written lease for month-to-month tenancies, but any lease longer than one year must be in writing. A valid Wisconsin lease must include landlord identification, utility disclosure, a domestic abuse notice, and a move-in checklist. Nonstandard provisions must appear in a separately signed attachment labeled 'NONSTANDARD PROVISIONS.'
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The name and address of the property manager or owner must be disclosed in writing to the tenant at lease signing (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.04(1)).
Leases must include specific statutory language informing tenants of their rights as victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking (Wis. Stat. 704.14).
If utilities are not included in rent and meters are shared, the lease must explain how charges are divided among tenants (ATCP 134.04(3)).
Landlords must disclose any known housing code violations that pose a health or safety risk and exist at the start of the tenancy.
For properties built before 1978, landlords must provide the EPA lead-paint disclosure form and the 'Protect Your Family' pamphlet before lease signing.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 and Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Wisconsin lease FAQ
A written lease is required only if the tenancy exceeds one year. Month-to-month and year-long tenancies can be oral, though a written lease is strongly recommended to protect both parties.
Any lease term that departs from Wisconsin's statutory defaults (such as a modified entry-notice period) must be placed in a document titled 'NONSTANDARD PROVISIONS' and signed separately by all parties, or the clause is void.
Yes. Wis. Stat. 704.14 requires a specific notice informing tenants of their legal protections as victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. It must appear in the lease or as a signed addendum.
No. Wisconsin Admin. Code ATCP 134 limits late fees. Fees above the allowable amount are unenforceable, and the lease must clearly state the exact late-fee amount and when it applies.
