Wisconsin Rent control / state preemption
Can cities in Wisconsin pass rent control?
Preempted. No city, village, town or county may regulate the amount of rent or fees charged for a residential rental unit (except for units it owns or rent set by voluntary agreement).
Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 66.1015(1) · last checked 2026-10-30
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