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Constructive Eviction If your rental unit becomes unlivable and the landlord cannot make the repairs right away (if at all), then you can choose to move out. If you do decide to move, then you can't be held liable for rent (or other charges) after the time at which the unit becomes uninhabitable (Wis. Stat. 704.07(4)).

The landlord can give the tenant a five-day notice to pay or vacate. This notice informs the tenant that the tenant has five days to either pay rent or move out of the rental unit, or the landlord will file an eviction lawsuit against the tenant.

Tenants, however, will not be able to end the rental agreement automatically; they can only do it 30 days after the next rent period starts. Those who want to end a lease agreement early must send their landlord written notice, as well as proof that they will be on duty for the next 90 days.

Tenants in Wisconsin have the right to exclusive possession of their apartment. This means that a landlord cannot enter without advance notice (or whatever terms are in your lease about entry): Entry must be at reasonable times and for three reasons (Maintenance, to show your place, an emergency).

The state laws and regulations which landlords must follow in returning or keeping earnest money deposits and in charging ?credit check fees? are at Wis. Admin. Code DATCP § 134.05. If a landlord does not follow these rules, you may be able to sue the landlord for double your money losses and reasonable attorney fees.

Taking away services provided in the lease (such as parking or laundry) Shutting of utilities for the purpose of harassment or eviction. Entering an apartment without proper notice. Changing the locks while a tenant is away. Offering to buyout a tenant if they move and threatening an eviction if the tenant says no.