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A landlord can't force you to move out before the lease ends, unless you fail to pay the rent or violate another significant term, such as repeatedly throwing large and noisy parties. In these cases, landlords in Wisconsin must follow specific procedures to end the tenancy.

A Wisconsin lease does not need to be notarized to be valid and enforceable. In fact, notarizing a lease is extremely rare?increasingly so as more and more residential leases are e-signed.

There are no state laws limiting the amount of a rent increase. If you are renting by the month, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement by giving you a written termination notice at least 28 days before the next rent due date.

A provision in a lease of residential property that the lease shall be automatically renewed or extended for a specified period unless the tenant or either party gives notice to the contrary prior to the end of the lease is not enforceable against the tenant unless the lessor, at least 15 days but not more than 30 days ...

Notice period?at least 30 days. To terminate a lease for more than one year for rent or non-rent related breach, unless parties agree otherwise. A tenant who holds possession without a valid lease and pays rent on a periodic basis. **Landlord can generally terminate the tenancy for no reason or for any reason.

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.