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Wisconsin Habitability / warranty of habitability

Last reviewed 2026-10-22

What is the warranty of habitability in Wisconsin?

Unless the tenant caused the problem, the landlord must keep in reasonable repair the parts of the premises it controls and the equipment needed to supply services it agreed to furnish, and make repairs required by building and housing codes.

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.07(2) · last checked 2026-10-22

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