Fillable Printable Wisconsin Month to Month Lease Agreement

Wisconsin Month to Month Lease Agreement

This Contract for the rental or lease of the Premises identified below is entered into by and between the Landlord and Tenant (referred to in the

singular whether one or more) on the following terms and conditions:

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Guarantee/Renewal/Assignment/Sublease

Rules and Regulations

Smoke Detector Notice

Lead-Based Pai nt D isclosure & Pamphlet

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Rental Contract.

LANDLORD:

TENANT:

TENANTS:

(Date)

TENANT:

Number of occupants

PREMISES:

Building Address:

Apartment/room/unit

Other

Included furnishings: appliances: refrigerator, range, oven and:

RENT:

Rent of $

Names:

LANDLORD:

Agent for service of process:

Addr ess for service of process:

for other (specify

by the

Incurred by Landlord for Tenant's returned checks are payable by

Tenant. Landlord shall provide a receipt for cash payments of rent. All

amount of any payments due under this Contract (STRIKE if not appli-

cable). Acceptance of a delinquent payment does not constitute a

waiver of that default or any other default under this Contract.

for Premises and $

) is due on the

day of each month. If payment is received or postmarked

day of the month when due, rent is $

for other. Chargesfor the Premises and $

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Upon execution of this Contract, Tenant shall

Tenants, if more than one, are jointly and severally liable for the full

Special Provisions. PARTIES FAILING TO PERFORM BY A "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE" DEADLINE WILL BE IN BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT

IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE OF THE DEADLINE.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachments checked below are attached to this Contract and incorporated herein by reference.

Landlord shall provide Tenant with a copy of this Contract and any rules and regulations. Landlord shall give Tenant a check-in

sheet on or before the commencement of this tenancy. NOTE: SIGNING THIS CONTRACT CREATES LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE

RIGHTS. LANDLORD AND TENANT SHOULD CONSULT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING QUESTIONS AS TO THEIR LEGAL

Attachment

Nonstandard Rental Provisions

Prom ises to Repair

Code Violations

Other:

RESIDE NTIAL RENTAL CONTRACT

(For month-to-month tenancy or definite lease term, not intended for agricultural or mobile home purposes)

Agent & address for maintena nce, management:

Agent & addr ess for collection of rents:

TERM:

(a) Month to month beginning on:

(b) For a term of

months, beginning on ,

and continuing to .

(Note: A lease for a fixed term expires without further notice. If

tenancy is to be continued beyond stated lease term, parties should

make arrangements for this in advance of lease expiration.)

UTILITIES:

Check if paid by:

Gas

Electricity

Heat

Air Conditioning

If any utilities or services payable by Tenant are not separately

metered, Tenant's share is allocated as follows:

Landlord Tenant

Hot Water

Sewer / Water

Trash

Other

Landlord Tenant

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STRIKE AS APPLICABLE

pay a security deposit in the amount of $

to be held by

PETS:

Pets (are) (are not) permitted. STRIKE ONE If neither is

struck, pets are not permitted.) See Special provisions for additional

provisions relating to pets.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:

Time is of the essence as to all dates and deadlines set in this Contract or by law, unless otherwise provided in

Other:

Real Estate Agency Disclosure

RIGHTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES THE PROVISIONS ON PAGE TWO.

STRIKE EITHER (a) OR (b)

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PROMISES TO REPAIR.

Any promise to repair, clean, or improve the Premises (including the promised date of completion) that was made by Landlord before

execution of this

Contract, is listed under Special Provisions or in a separate addendum to this Contract. Time being of the essence as to completion of repairs does

not apply to any delay due to causes beyond the Landlord’s control. Landlord shall give timely notice of any delay to Tenant.

uncorrected code notices or orders to Tenant, all before this Contract is signed or any deposit is accepted.

or safety), these are listed under Special Provisions, or in a separate addendum to this Contract, and Landlord shall exhibit copies of any

electricity, electrical wiring or components not in safe operating condition, or structural or other conditions that are substantially hazardous to health

disposal facilities not in good operating order, unsafe or inadequate heating facilities (incapable of maintaining at least 67°F in living areas), no

building or housing code violations, or contain conditions adversely affecting habitability (including no hot or cold running water, plumbing or sewage

CODE VIOLATIONS; ADVERSE CONDITIONS.

If the Premises or the building in which they are located are currently cited for uncorrected

month’s rent without the written permission of the Landlord.

surrenders the Premises. Surrender shall occur on the last day of the tenancy pursuant to this Contract, subject to the exceptions described in

deposit, less any amounts legally withheld, will be returned in person or mailed to Tenant’s last known address within 21 days after Tenant

tenant’s security deposit if Tenant, within the first 8 days of the tenancy, provides Landlord with a written request for such list. Tenant’s security

preexisting damage or defect. Landlord shall provide Tenant a written description of the physical damages or defects charged to the previous

INSPECTION; SECURITY DEPOSIT.

Tenant has 8 days after the start of tenancy to inspect the dwelling unit and notify Landlord of any

made for any damage charged against the previous tenant’s security deposit. Tenant may not use the security deposit as payment of the last

or damages for which Tenant is responsible, normal wear and tear excepted, may be deducted from the security deposit. No deduction may be

statement specifically describing any damage and accounting for any amount legally withheld. The reasonable cost of repairing any waste, neglect

by Tenant, such as keys, garage door openers, etc. If any portion of the deposit is withheld, Landlord will provide an accompanying itemized

Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134.06. Upon surrender, Tenant shall vacate the Premises and return, or account for, any of Landlord’s property held

and invitees.

for any unlawful purposes, (2) engage in activities which unduly disturb neighbors of, or tenants in, the building in which the Premises are located,

USE; GUESTS.

Tenant shall use the Premises for residential purposes only. Neither party may (1) make or knowingly permit use of the Premises

caused by the negligence or improper use of the Premises or the building or development in which they are located, by Tenant or Tenant’s guests

without written consent of the Landlord, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Tenant shall be liable for any property damage, waste or neglect

occupants, and if the number of guests is not excessive for the size of the facilities of the Premises. No guest may remain for more than two weeks

policy. Tenant may have guests residing temporarily in the Premises if their presence does not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other

or (3) do, use, or keep in or about the Premises anything which would adversely affect coverage under a standard fire and extended insurance

the maintenance of smoke detectors.

normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant is responsible for minor repairs including but not limited to replacement of smoke detector batteries, light

Tenant’s control in a clean and as good a general condition as they were at the beginning of the term or as subsequently improved by Landlord,

Landlord to enter, and identify reasonable time periods during which entry for maintenance is authorized. Tenant shall maintain the Premises under

MAINTENANCE.

All requests by Tenant for non-emergency maintenance services by Landlord must be in writing, provide authorization for

damage to the Premises and the building in which they are located. Landlord shall give Tenant written notice of parties’ responsibilities regarding

party is obligated to provide heat for the Premises shall maintain a reasonable level of heat to insure the habitability of the Premises and prevent

or attach or display anything which subsequently affects the exterior appearance of the Premises of the property of which it is a part. Whichever

redecorate the Premises, cause any contractor’s lien to attach to the Premises, commit waste to the Premises or the property of which it is a part,

bulbs, fuses, and washers. Tenant shall not, without permission in the building rules or specific written approval of Landlord, physically alter or

to the Premises is a breach of the Contract.

ENTRY BY LANDLORD.

Landlord may enter the Premises occupied by Tenant at reasonable times upon advance notice to inspect the Premises,

without obtaining Tenant’s written permission unless the addition or change of locks is made pursuant to court order. Improper denial of access

Landlord’s written permission AND immediately providing Landlord keys to permit access to the premises. Landlord shall not add or change locks

necessary to protect the Premises or the building in which they are located from damage. Tenant shall not add or change locks without obtaining

advance notice upon consent of the Tenant, or when a health or safety emergency exists, or if Tenant is absent and Landlord believes entry is

make repairs, show the Premises to prospective tenants or purchasers, or comply with applicable laws or regulations. Landlord may enter without

paying period, citing the amendment and its effect on Tenant’s use of the Premises.

time before it becomes effective terminate this Contract by giving Landlord not less than 28 days’ written notice, effective as of the end of a rent-

amendment is mailed or delivered to Tenant. If an amendment materially and adversely affects Tenant’s use of the Premises, Tenant may at any

Contract. Landlord may make reasonable amendments to the rules and any amendment shall become effective no sooner than 14 days after the

acknowledges receipt of the rules prior to signing this Contract. Any failure by Tenant to comply substantially with the rules is a breach of the

RULES.

Landlord may make reasonable rules governing the use and occupancy of the Premises and the building in which they are located. Tenant

(Nonstandard Rental Provision).

deemed to have abandoned the property and landlord shall deal with it as provided by Wis. Stat. § 704.05(5) or any written lien agreement

period of the absence. If Tenant’s personal property is left on the Premises after Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises, Tenant shall be

weeks without notifying Landlord in writing of this absence, Landlord may deem the Premises abandoned unless rent has been paid for the full

Tenant’s obligations under this Contract. Tenant shall remain liable for any deficiency. If Tenant is absent from the Premises for three successive

breach of this Contract, Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to re-rent the Premises and apply the rent received, less costs of re-renting, to

Both parties shall obey all governmental orders, laws, rules, and regulations related to the Premises.

paint laws, Wis. Stat. Chapter 704, Wis. Admin. Code Chapter ATCP 134, applicable local ordinances and housing codes, and any

other applicable law.

CONTROLLING LAW.

Landlord and Tenant understand that their rights and obligations under the Contract are subject to

the federal and state lead-based

Contract and enter a new Contract instead of renewing it, assigning it or subleasing the premises.

be unreasonably withheld. This Contract may be terminated or modified by written agreement of Landlord and Tenant. The parties may

te rminate this

ASSIGNMENT.

Tenant shall not assign this Contract of sublet the Premises or any part thereof without the written consent of Landlord, which

w ill not

POSSESSION; ABANDONMENT.

If Tenant abandons the Premises before the end of the tenancy, or if the tenancy is terminated for Tenant’s

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SALE OF PROPERTY

Upon voluntary or involuntary transfer of ownership of the Premises, Landlord's obligations under this lease are expressly119

released by Tenant. The new owner of the Premises shall be solely responsible for Landlord's obligations under this Contract.

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LEAD-BASED PAINT PROVISIONS (Applicable only if the Premises is a "target property" constructed before 1978.)

Tenant has received,

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read and understands the Landlord's lead-based paint (LBP) disclosures and the

Lead-Based Paint: Protect Your Family

Pamphlet (Pamphlet). Tenant122

agrees to follow the practices recommended in the Pamphlet in order to protect tenant and other guests and occupants from injuries caused by123

exposure to lead. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord in writing if Tenant, Tenant’s guests or any other occupant observes any other124

conditions indicating the presence of a potential LBP hazard, as described in the Pamphlet. Tenant's guests and any other occupant are

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AGENCY NOTICE.

Tenant understands that any property manager, rental agent or employees thereof are representing the Landlord.127

prohibited from disturbing paint and performing lead-based paint activities on the property without proper State of Wisconsin certification.126