habitability protected.
Landlords must keep premises habitable. Tenants may repair and deduct, abate rent, or terminate after notice for serious defects.
What this means for you: Wisconsin offers repair-and-deduct and rent abatement after proper notice.
Your next step: Send written notice and document defects before acting.
Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.07. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Wisconsin rights: Wisconsin security deposit · Wisconsin eviction · Wisconsin entry notice · Wisconsin rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Minnesota (habitability protected) · Iowa (habitability protected) · Illinois (habitability protected) · Michigan (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026