Property Management
Under Wisconsin Ch. 704, a landlord's failure to maintain a rental property in a habitable condition gives a tenant the right to:
AStop paying rent immediately without notice
BProvide written notice of the defect and, if unrepaired, potentially withhold rent or terminate the lease✓ Correct
CSue for damages only in small claims court
DMove out without any notice
Explanation
Wisconsin law requires tenants to provide written notice of habitability defects; if the landlord fails to repair within a reasonable time, the tenant may have remedies including rent withholding or lease termination.
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