Property Management
Under Wisconsin law, a landlord may change the locks on a rental unit after the tenancy ends. Before the tenancy ends, changing the locks without court order is:
APermitted with 24-hour notice
BIllegal self-help that may result in damages to the landlord✓ Correct
CPermitted if the rent is more than 30 days past due
DPermitted with DATCP approval
Explanation
Changing locks without court order during a valid tenancy is illegal self-help eviction in Wisconsin; the landlord may be liable for significant damages.
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