A Wisconsin month-to-month rental agreement is a legal document outlining the terms and conditions for a monthly tenancy. It remains in effect every month until one party issues a termination notice 28 days in advance of their desired end date.
Like a standard lease, this agreement includes key details, including a property description, rent amount, security deposits, property use, and dispute resolution procedures.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: Whether a Wisconsin landlord or tenant is initiating a month-to-month lease termination, they must provide 28 days’ notice. [1]
- Rent Increase: There are no statutory requirements for rent increase notices, but it’s standard to provide a 28-day notice before raising the rent amount.
Required Disclosures
- Disclosure of lead-based paint hazards
- Disclosure of rental inspection checklist
- Notice of abandoned personal property
- Notice of code violations
- Identification of the landlord or authorized agents
- Disclosure of utility charges
Our Wisconsin lease agreement page covers the required disclosures and associated laws in more detail.
Wisconsin Month-to-Month Eviction
A landlord can terminate a month-to-month periodic tenant by issuing a 28-day notice. The tenant should vacate the property within this period. If they don’t, the landlord may file a complaint with the circuit court.
The Wisconsin Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
