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WI AB1139
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Clancy
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AI Summary
- Landlords cannot presume tenant property is abandoned if the tenant has given any indication the property is not abandoned
- When a tenant indicates property is not abandoned, landlords must either store the property or provide 30 days' notice before disposal, following the 2009 statutory requirements
- Landlords are prohibited from charging tenants more than a reasonable rate for removing, disposing of, selling, or storing personal property left behind
- Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection must establish by rule what constitutes a "reasonable rate" for property handling costs
- Amends Wisconsin statute 704.05 governing landlord-tenant property disposition after a tenant vacates or is evicted
Legislative Description
Disposition of property left behind by a tenant and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Housing and Real Estate
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing and Real Estate3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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