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Note that there are no "standard leases" for Wisconsin, and if you keep leases around, make sure that they stay up-to-date with future law changes. If you don't have any rules about guests in your lease, you can't enforce any rules about guests.

Tenants may be given either a written 5-day or 14-day notice to vacate the property. 5-day ?cure? Notice. This written notice from the landlord gives the tenant five days to cure or move out within five days.

Notice for Rent Increases It is not enough for a landlord to call, text, or email that they plan on raising the rent. Landlords must also give tenants sufficient warning before increasing rent. If the rent increase is less than 10%, landlords must provide notice 30 days before the increase can take effect.

The landlord usually must give 12 hours notice before entry, unless immediate entry is necessary to preserve or protect the premises, such as in case of a fire or a burst water pipe. If the landlord gives the required notice, the tenant can't refuse entry. Any other entry by the landlord may be trespassing.

A landlord must maintain their rental properties under the requirements of local housing codes. Local housing codes do not protect all rental housing in Wisconsin. Even in municipalities that have housing codes, individual rental units may not be inspected regularly.

Removal from premises The landlord may not confiscate your personal belongings, turn off your utilities, lock you out of your apartment, or use force to remove you. If the small claims court judge rules in the landlord's favor, the judge may issue a court order requiring you to leave the property.