Property Management

Under Wisconsin law, a tenant who damages a rental unit beyond normal wear and tear is liable for:

ANothing if they paid a security deposit
BThe cost of restoring the unit to its prior condition, which may be deducted from the security deposit✓ Correct
CA fine to DATCP only
DPaying rent for an additional month

Explanation

Tenants are liable for damage beyond normal wear and tear; the landlord may deduct repair costs from the security deposit and pursue the tenant for any amounts exceeding the deposit.

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