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Wisconsin Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Wisconsin-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 9 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

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Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 704 (Landlord and Tenant)
No limitSecurity deposit capWis. Stat. § 704.28; ATCP 134.06
21 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
Set by leaseLate fee ruleMust be reasonable and in the written lease
5–14 daysNotice for non-paymentWis. Stat. §§ 704.17, 704.19

What a Wisconsin lease must include

Wisconsin requires only 12 hours’ notice before a landlord enters — the shortest period in the country (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09). Deposits have no cap but must be returned within 21 days, and tenants must get a check-in sheet to note existing damage.

These are the clauses and disclosures our Wisconsin template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

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Security deposit return termsWithin twenty-one (21) days after Tenant surrenders the Premises, Landlord shall mail or deliver to Tenant the security...Wis. Stat. §704.28; ATCP 134.06; Wis. Stat....
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Repair & habitability noticeUnder Wis. Stat. §704.07, Landlord has a non-waivable duty to (a) keep in reasonable state of repair portions of the Pre...Wis. Stat. §704.07 (Landlord's duty to repai...
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Mold disclosureWisconsin does not impose a statewide statutory requirement for mold disclosure. However, to Landlord's actual knowledge...No Wisconsin statewide statute — generic dis...
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Smoking policyWisconsin does not impose a statewide smoking-policy disclosure for residential rentals. The smoking policy applicable t...No Wisconsin statewide statute
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Code violations disclosureBUILDING AND HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS DISCLOSURE (ATCP 134.04(2)(a)): Before entering into this Lease, Landlord is requir...ATCP 134.04(2)(a); Wis. Stat. §704.07; Wis....checkbox
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Owner agent disclosureOWNER / AGENT DISCLOSURE (ATCP 134.04(1)): Wisconsin law (ATCP 134.04(1)) requires Landlord to disclose, in writing and...ATCP 134.04(1)
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Pesticide noticePESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTICE (ATCP 134.04(2)(b)4): Wisconsin law requires Landlord to provide Tenant with at least five...ATCP 134.04(2)(b)4
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Domestic abuse terminationDOMESTIC ABUSE / SEXUAL ASSAULT / STALKING TERMINATION RIGHT (Wis. Stat. §704.16(4)): Tenant has a non-waivable statutor...Wis. Stat. §704.16(4)
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Nonstandard rental provisionsNONSTANDARD RENTAL PROVISIONS (ATCP 134.06(1)): Under ATCP 134.06(1), any provision of this Lease that authorizes Landlo...ATCP 134.06(1) (Nonstandard Rental Provision...checkbox
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Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Wisconsin checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Wisconsin clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Wisconsin lease FAQ

Does Wisconsin cap security deposits?

Wisconsin sets no statutory maximum on the deposit, and it must be returned within 21 days (Wis. Stat. § 704.28; ATCP 134.06). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Wisconsin landlord charge?

Must be reasonable and in the written lease See Wis. Stat. §§ 66.1015, 704.19. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Wisconsin's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Wisconsin requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

Other Wisconsin landlord documents

Rental applicationWith screening consent Wisconsin eviction notice5–14 days for non-payment Wisconsin rent increase noticeMonth-to-month and renewal Deposit return letterItemized, on time

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The clause list mirrors the Wisconsin disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 704 (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.

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