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1 93 94 Wis. Stats.
704.03 Requirement of writing for rental agreements and termination.
704.05 Rights and duties of landlord and tenant in absence of written agreement to contrary.
704.06 Water heater thermostat settings.
704.09 Transferability; effect of assignment or transfer; remedies.
704.13 Acts of tenant not to affect rights of landlord.
704.15 Requirement that landlord notify tenant of automatic renewal clause.
704.17 Notice terminating tenancies for failure to pay rent or other breach by ten-ant.
704.19 Notice necessary to terminate periodic tenancies and tenancies at will.
704.21 Manner of giving notice.
704.22 Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party.
704.23 Removal of tenant on termination of tenancy.
704.25 Effect of holding over after expiration of lease; removal of tenant.
704.27 Damages for failure of tenant to vacate at end of lease or after notice.
704.29 Recovery of rent and damages by landlord; mitigation.
704.31 Remedy on default in long terms; improvements.
704.40 Remedies available when tenancy dependent upon life of another terminates.
704.45 Retaliatory conduct in residential tenancies prohibited.
704.90 Self service storage facilities.
personal property is not a lease.
fixtures, but also any personal property furnished with the realty.
(4) "Tenancy" includes a tenancy under a lease, a periodic tenancy or a tenancy at will.
contract is not a tenant under this chapter.
ability? Love, 1975 WLR 19.
terminate such a periodic tenancy.
more than one year is not enforceable unless in writing signed by the assignee.
by both the landlord and the tenant. This section applies to any tenancy.
notice and with such force as appears necessary.
use by another occupant of the same building or group of buildings.
is not lost by an extension or renewal of a lease without reservation of such right to remove.
rights of parties other than the landlord and tenant.
(5) STORAGE OR DISPOSITION OF PERSONALTY LEFT BY TENANT.
landlord may not include rent charged for the premises in calculating the cost of storage.
landlord shall promptly return them to the tenant upon request.
department of administration for deposit in the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (gm).
3. Store the personalty without a lien and return it to the tenant.
storage, disposition and arranging for the sale.
the landlord from resorting to any other available judicial procedure.
for defective premises: caveat lessee, negligence, or strict li-ability? Love, 1975 WLR 19.
setting is higher than 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
this section is intended to affect rights and duties arising under other provisions of the statutes.
and no longer in reasonable working condition, except as provided in sub. (3) (b).
from the landlord's duty as to the other tenants to make repairs as provided in par. (a).
negligence or improper use by the tenant.
may be introduced by either party with the lesser amount awardable as the proper measure of damages. Laska v.
premises with permission. Pagelsdorf v. Safeco Ins. Co. of America, 91 W (2d) 734, 284 NW (2d) 55 (1979).
immune from tort liability for failure to exercise reasonable care in maintaining premises. 64 MLR 563 (1981).
there is an express restriction on transfer by operation of law.
governed by s. 704.25 (5).
and tenant are also available to or against any successor in interest to either party.
History: 1971 c. 211 s. 126; 1993 a. 486.
common law right of a landlord to distrain for rent is abolished.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 92 (9); 1987 a. 23 s. 2.
tenant to the existence of the provision in the lease for automatic renewal or extension.
704.17 Notice terminating tenancies for failure to pay rent or other breach by tenant.
date at least 14 days after the giving of the notice.
vacate on or before a date at least 14 days after the giving of the notice.
nuisance under s. 823.113 (1) exists in that tenant's rental unit or was caused by that tenant.
a date at least 14 days after the giving of the notice.
14 days after the giving of the notice.
notice from a law enforcement agency of a city, town or village that a nuisance under s.
tenant's rental unit or was caused by that tenant.
of failure to pay rent, all rent due must be paid on or before the date specified in the notice.
the notice from the law enforcement agency of a city, town or village that a nuisance under s.
823.113 (1) exists in that tenant's rental unit or was caused by that tenant.
premises after the date of termination specified in the notice.
termination contrary to this section are invalid except in leases for more than one year.
(b) A tenancy at will.
the tenancy, as provided in s. 704.17.
is sufficient; all agricultural tenancies from year to year require at least 90 days' notice.
mislead, including omission of the name of one of several landlords or tenants.
in such notice as of the date the notice is given.
proper notice on the day the landlord learns of the removal.
by the other party under s. 704.21 (5).
violations. Dickhut v. Norton, 45 W (2d) 389, 173 NW (2d) 297. Retaliatory eviction as a defense. 54 MLR 239.
Landlords' liability for defective premises: caveat lessee, negligence, or strict li-ability? Love, 1975 WLR 19.
(d) By serving the landlord as prescribed in s. 801.11 for the service of a summons.
informed of the contents of the notice.
cotenants of the same premises, notice given to one is deemed to be given to the others also.
the fact by clear and convincing evidence.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 777 (1975); 1993 a. 486.
in this state. If a party is a corporation, the agent is the corporation's registered agent.
agent under sub. (1) shall be in writing and filed with the department of financial institutions.
History: 1981 c. 300; 1995 a. 27.
damages for such holding over.
tenant and recover damages for such holding over.
elect to hold the tenant on a year to year basis.
the periodic basis on which rent is computed.
unless the landlord has already commenced proceedings to remove the tenant.
tenant, does not carry over to such a tenancy.
otherwise either by the terms of the lease itself or by an agreement at any subsequent time.
subtenant, from the original tenant.
created pursuant to this section is terminable under s. 704.19.
obligations tenant is required to pay during holdover period regardless of whether or not tenant uses premises.
Univest Corp. v. General Split Corp. 148 W (2d) 29, 435 NW (2d) 234 (1989).
vacated by the defaulting tenant.
History: 1993 a. 486. Sale of property constituted acceptance of surrender of premises and termination of lease.
necessary expenses incurred and does not include compensation for time spent in mitigating damages. Kersten v.
breaches lease; specific performance is not proper remedy. Chi Mil. Corp. v. W. T. Grant Co. 422 F Supp. 46.
sale of the premises shall be ordered.
execution to be issued and executed as provided by law.
created under subch. III of ch. 229 is a party.
History: 1993 a. 486; 1995 a. 56.
used in this section has the same meaning as rental value defined in s. 704.27.
treat the occupant as a tenant from month to month.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 92 (16); 1993 a. 486.
official or a local housing code enforcement agency.
(c) Exercising a legal right relating to residential tenancies.
the tenant has not paid rent other than a rent increase prohibited by sub. (1).
the negligence or improper use of the tenant who is affected by the action or inaction.
agreement for a period of 7 consecutive days after the due date under the rental agreement.
whichever address is provided later.
property for residential use by the lessee.
others, under a rental agreement, or the person's sublessee, successor or assign.
wares, merchandise, motor vehicles, watercraft, household items and furnishings.
who is en-titled to the use of the leased space.
(2) USE OF LEASED SPACE.
(b) A lessee may not use a leased space for residential purposes.
person who, in addition to the lessee, the operator is required to notify under sub. (5) (b) 1.
vehicle perfected under ch. 342 or a security interest in a boat perfected under ch. 30.
the storage of personal property abandoned after the termination of the rental agreement.
agreement is subject to the procedures and remedies in subs. (4r) to (9) and (12).
(4r) DENIAL OF ACCESS; REMOVAL AND STORAGE.
property until the lessee redeems the personal property under sub. (5) (a).
forth in this section for default.
storage of personal property abandoned after the termination of the rental agreement or both.
permitted under the terms of the rental agreement or under sub. (4r).
lessee may contact to redeem the personal property by paying the rent and other charges due.
to sale and the dates when they will become due.
not sooner than 14 days after the date of the notice.
2. The operator has complied with the notice requirements under sub. (5) (b).
time period specified in the notice under sub. (5) (b) 2. c.
newspaper of general circulation where the self service storage facility is located.
to permit its identification, as provided in the notices under sub. (5) (b).
space where the personal property is located and the name of the lessee.
6. The sale takes place not sooner than 15 days after the first publication under subd.
terms of the notices under sub. (5) (b).
the place where the personal property is stored.
(b) The operator shall apply the proceeds of the sale first to satisfy the lien under sub. (3) (a).
The operator shall report and deliver any balance to the state treasurer as provided under ch.
rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
period shall be measured by using the dates of the offenses which resulted in convictions.
department of justice or by the district attorney of the county where the violation occurs.
records and may enforce compliance with the subpoenas as provided in s. 885.12.
jurisdiction for any violation of this section or any rule promulgated under sub. (9).
after the termination of the rental agreement.
History: 1987 a. 23; 1991 a. 39; 1995 a. 27.
799.02 Counterclaims and cross complaints.
799.04 Relation of this chapter to other procedural rules.
799.06 Actions; how commenced, pleadings, appearances.
799.07 File of summons; forfeiture tickets; warrants.
799.10 Case file, case docket.
799.14 Failure of actual notice of suit by mail.
799.16 Actions in rem or quasi in rem; limitation on judgment.
799.20 Answer; counterclaim and cross complaint.
799.206 Return date proceedings before court commissioner.
799.207 Proceedings before court commissioner.
799.215 Trial by court, findings and judgment.
799.22 Judgment on failure to appear or answer.
799.225 Dismissal of pending actions.
799.26 Money damages; disclosure of assets requested.
799.41 Complaint in eviction actions.
799.42 Service and filing in eviction actions.
799.43 Defendant's pleading in eviction actions.
799.44 Order for judgment; writ of restitution.
799.45 Execution of writ of restitution.
amount of rent claimed therein.
property claimed does not exceed $5,000.
transaction for the purchase of real property, including a condominium unit, as defined in s.
3. To enforce a lien upon personalty.
exclusive procedure for those actions.
92 (16); 1979 c. 175 s. 53; Stats. 1979 s. 799.01; 1983 a. 228; 1987 a. 208, 378, 403; 1989 a. 31, 359; 1991 a.
Columbia v. Bylewski, 94 W (2d) 153, 288 NW (2d) 129 (1980).
for appearance by the parties shall be governed by s. 799.06 (2).
the limitations of s. 799.01, the court shall dismiss the same and proceed under this chapter.
(a) That a counterclaim or cross complaint has been filed in the action.
at court, may no longer apply.
the plaintiff's attorney within 60 days after filing.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 776 (1975); 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); 1979 c. 89, 177; Stats. 1979 s.
"court" does not mean court commissioner.
less need not be jurisdictionally brought under ch. 799. State v. Hervey, 113 Wis. 2d 634 (1983). Under revised s.
500,000 or more, the summons shall have all provisions printed in both English and Spanish.
classification type and associated code number as approved by the director of state courts.
under s. 799.06 (2), and not otherwise.
(3) RETURN DATE. (a) Every summons shall specify a return date and time.
less than 20 days from the issue date.
(d) The clerk shall set the day and hour at which the summons is returnable.
which to make the summons returnable.
note the date of mailing on the original.
History: 1977 c. 345; 1977 c. 449 s. 497; 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); 1979 c. 108; 1979 c. 176 s. 85; 1979 c. 177 s.
85; Stats. 1979 s. 799.05; Sup. Ct. Order, 130 W (2d) xi; 1987 a. 142, 208, 403; 1989 a. 56; 1991 a. 163, 236; Sup.
and any judge or court commissioner may require written pleadings in a particular case.
to practice in the courts of this state.
statement of the facts of plaintiff's claim): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stats. 1979 s. 799.06; 1987 a. 208; 1991 a. 163; Sup. Ct. Order, 171 W (2d) xix (1992).
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.07; 1993 a. 486.
History: 1977 c. 345, 449; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.09; 1987 a. 208.
listed in s. 799.07 to be filed.
(h) The date of mailing notice of entry of judgment or final order as provided in s.
contained in the case file or reporter's record.
one or more additional entries are needed.
violation of a parking regulation.
History: 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); 1979 c. 176; Stats. 1979 s. 799.10.
issued or where the judgment therein is entered.
a consumer credit transaction, as defined in s. 421.301 (10), in the county specified by s.
(d) In actions to recover a tax, the county in which the tax was levied.
(e) In all other actions, the county specified by s. 801.50.
county of residence of any one of them.
is transferred shall issue a new notice of return date upon payment of the fee required by s.
actions and proceedings under this chapter.
substituted service under s. 801.11.
judgment shall be limited to the county where the action is commenced.
publication of a class 1 notice under ch. 985.
publication of a class 3 notice under ch. 985.
(5) Section 345.09 shall not apply to actions under this chap-ter.
provided in s. 801.11 (1) (c) or as provided in this subsection.
prior to the publication of the summons or a notice under par. (c) as a class 1 notice under ch.
3 notice under ch. 985 in the form under par. (c).
notice under ch. 985 a notice in substantially the following form, except as provided in s.
summons is issued and the summons is not reusable for a different defendant.
entered, it may give the defendant opportunity to be heard upon the merits.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; 1979 c. 176; Stats. 1979 s. 799.14.
the value of the property unless based on personal or substituted service as provided in s.
substantial conformity with sub. (4) shall be published as a class 1 notice, under ch. 985.
substantial conformity with sub. (4) shall be published as a class 3 notice, under ch. 985.
(3) ADJOURNMENT, POSTING AND MAILING IN EVICTION ACTIONS.
the defendant cannot be served with personal or substituted service within the state under s.
the subject of the action.
premises which are the subject of the action.
shall file proof of compliance with this section.
1979 c. 110 s. 60 (7); 1979 c. 176; Stats. 1979 s. 799.16; 1987 a. 208; 1993 a. 213, 246, 491; Sup. Ct. Order No.
95 10, filed 10 17 95, eff. 1 1 96, 195 W (2d) ____ (1995).
is subject to immediate dismissal.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 765 (1975); 1977 c. 449; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.20; 1987 a.
upon stipulation of the parties that the assigned judge may preside at the trial of the action.
the action and to the original judge.
request assignment of another judge under s. 751.03.
request in any one action, and any single such request shall not name more than one judge.
one such party of a writ-ten request.
History: 1971 c. 46, 137, 296, 307; 1977 c. 135; 1977 c. 187 s. 135; 1977 c. 449; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s.
conduct return date proceedings if delegated such authority under s. 757.69 (1) (d).
the return date as provided in s. 799.22.
forthwith scheduled for a hearing, to be held as soon as possible before a judge.
procedures set forth in s. 799.207.
History: 1977 c. 345; 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); Stats. 1979 s. 799.206; 1987 a. 208.
attorneys or both on the return date, examine pleadings and identify issues.
(c) The proceedings shall be conducted as provided in s. 799.209.
location of the hearing, the parties, witnesses and attorneys present and the decision.
(a) Default judgments will have immediate effect.
of this section are complied with.
shall be used for giving notice of an election to have the matter heard by the court.
parties at the time of an oral decision.
conducted on the trial date.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 141 W (2d) xiii (1987).
reasonably required for full and true disclosure of the facts.
evidence except those relating to privileges under ch. 905 or to admissibility under s. 901.05.
according to the substantive law.
History: 1987 a. 208; 1991 a. 269.
trial shall be to the court.
be tried on the return day.
the time of joinder of issue; in all other actions within 20 days thereafter.
demand for trial by jury shall be made at the time a demand for trial is filed.
demand for a trial by jury is filed.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 776 (1975); 1977 c. 345, 449; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; 1979 c. 128; Stats. 1979 s.
799.21; 1981 c. 317; 1987 a. 208. See note to 345.43, citing State v. Graf, 72 W (2d) 179, 240 NW (2d) 387.
vacation, modification or correction of an arbitration award.
and the conclusions of law thereon; and judgment shall be entered accordingly.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.215.
show the plaintiff entitled thereto.
evidence to the clerk or judge, and either may enter judgment thereon.
join issue by answering by telephone, in such manner as the rule permits.
that court on the return date for purposes of sub. (1).
appearance by the defendant in that court on the return date for purposes of sub. (2).
court on the return date and the methods of answering permitted by the rule.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.22; 1987 a. 208; 1989 a. 56.
or stipulation and order within 6 months from the original return date.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.225.
799.24 Judgment. (1) ENTRY OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER; NOTICE OF ENTRY THEREOF.
judgment in an appropriate judgment record.
the prevailing party and proof by affidavit of noncompliance with the terms of the stipulation.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 776 (1975); 1977 c. 345; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.24; 1981 c.
enforced through collection remedies available in other civil pro-ceedings. OAG 2 95.
(1) FILING FEE. The fee prescribed in s. 814.62 (3) (a), if paid.
(3) MAILING FEE. The mailing fee prescribed in s. 814.62 (4), if paid.
(5) GARNISHEE FEE. Any garnishee fee paid.
to the sheriff in connection with the execution of any writ of restitution.
50% and the reasons therefor.
amount of attorney fees is otherwise specified by statute.
appears by an attorney other than himself or herself.
(11) ADDITIONAL COSTS. Additional costs as may be allowed to a municipality under s.
the maximum amount allowed shall be $50.
disbursements to be taxed pursuant to ch. 814.
such other information as required by the schedules adopted under sub. (3).
copy of that disclosure statement to the judgment creditor.
obtained by judgment creditors without charge from the clerk.
History: 1987 a. 208; 1991 a. 182; 1993 a. 80.
cause shown under sub. (2) and (3), unless with the consent of the plaintiff.
time within which any act may be done, except the time for the taking of an appeal.
parties, except upon such terms as the court deems just.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.27.
deemed a denial of the motion.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 765 (1975); 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s. 799.28.
799.29 Default judgments. (1) MOTION TO REOPEN.
include pleas of guilty, no contest and forfeitures of deposit.
or petition duly made within one year after the entry of judgment.
costs and fees shall be taxed as provided by law.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66; 1979 c. 110 s. 60 (6); Stats. 1979 s. 799.29; 1983 a. 228; 1985 a. 332; 1987 a. 208.
proceedings. King v. Moore, 95 W (2d) 686, 291 NW (2d) 304 (Ct. App. 1980).
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 776 (1975); 1975 c. 218; 1977 c. 187; 1979 c. 32 s. 66; Stats. 1979 s.
799.30. Cross reference: See s. 66.12 for provision for appeals in city and village ordinance violation cases.
person who is not entitled to either the possession or occupancy of such real property.
(3) EXCEPTION. Nothing in this section shall affect ss. 704.09 (4) and 704.19.
tenant is determined to be eligible, until the tenant receives the emergency assistance.
protection and takings clause. Manheim. 1989 WLR 925 (1989).
property or both and, if an additional claim is joined, for the other relief sought by the plaintiff.
when personal or substituted service is had under s. 799.12 (1).
History: 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); Stats. 1979 s. 799.42; 1987 a. 208.
the transaction or occurrence which is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 W (2d) 585, 766 (1975); 1975 c. 218; 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); Stats. 1979 s.799.43.
834, 275 NW (2d) 894 (1979).
orders. Judgment shall be entered accordingly as provided in s. 799.24.
sheriff more than 30 days after its issuance.
stating the facts of such default, and the writ of restitution may forthwith be issued.
described premises: .... (description as in complaint), located in .... County, Wisconsin.
History: 1977 c. 449 s. 497; 1979 c. 32 ss. 66, 92 (16); 1979 c. 176; Stats. 1979 s. 799.44.
the sheriff shall immediately execute the writ of restitution.
deposit, the amount thereof shall be determined by the court under s. 814.70 (10).
may be necessary, all personal property found therein not the property of the plaintiff.
and in the handling and storage of all property removed therefrom.
engage the services of a mover or trucker.
the removal of the goods, the sheriff shall mail a notice to the defendant as specified in sub.
after delivery by the sheriff to the place of safekeeping.
the place to which the goods have been delivered within 3 days of the removal of the goods.
apparently valueless property for hidden or secreted articles of value.
delegated to any of the deputies.
premises which are the subject of the eviction action.
charges incurred in the execution of the writ and paid by the plaintiff.
1993 a. 486. Sheriff was liable in official capacity for actions of deputy executing untimely writ of restitution.

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