Property Management

A Wisconsin residential landlord who accepts rent after learning of a lease violation may be considered to have:

ATerminated the lease
BWaived the right to enforce that specific violation by accepting rent✓ Correct
CExpanded the tenant's rights
DCreated a month-to-month tenancy

Explanation

Accepting rent with knowledge of a lease violation can constitute a waiver of the landlord's right to enforce that particular violation, particularly if done repeatedly.

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