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Under Wisconsin DATCP rules, a residential lease that contains an illegal provision is:
AVoid in its entirety
BValid except for the illegal provision, which is unenforceable✓ Correct
CValid only if the tenant signed it
DValid for one year and then voidable
Explanation
Under Wisconsin law, an illegal lease provision is unenforceable, but the remainder of the lease typically remains valid unless the illegal provision was so central that removing it defeats the purpose of the agreement.
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