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CITY OF WAUSAU PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & TENANT INFORMATION 12 Unhealthy & Unsafe Conditions Sometimes rental units become unhealthy, unsafe, or unlivable due to a landlord’s failure to maintain the property. It would be wise to get legal advice to learn if the tenant is able to legally abate (adjust) the rent. A lawyer may indicate how to document the condition, what agencies to contact, and what should be put in writing. If not done legally, rent abatement could result in eviction. If conditions are so bad that tenants feel they can no longer safely live in a rental unit, a lawyer should be contacted before the tenants officially move out to prevent further financial obligation. If a Problem Develops If a problem develops between you and your landlord, information and assistance may be available from various local groups and agencies, including housing code officials, landlord and tenant associations, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Landlord‐tenant relations in Wisconsin are regulated by Chapter 704, Wisconsin Statutes, and by Chapter ATCP 134, Wis. Adm. Code. In addition, Chapter ATCP 125, Wis. Adm. Code, further regulates mobile home park operator‐tenant relations. If a landlord violates Chapter ATCP 134, for example, by refusing to return or account for your security deposit, you may be able to start an action in Small Claims Court. Section 100.20(5), Wisconsin Statutes, enables you to recover twice the amount of any actual monetary loss, together with court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Copies of Chapter ATCP 134 may be obtained from the Department’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. For more information, or to file a complaint, contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at: (800)422‐7128 Milwaukee (414)266‐1231 Madison (608)224‐4960 Green Bay (920)448‐5110 FAX: (608)224‐4939 TTY: (608)224‐5058 EMAIL: datcphotline@datcp.state.wi.us WEBSITE: http://datcp.state.wi.us
CITY OF WAUSAU PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & TENANT INFORMATION 13 SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Landlords must supply and maintain all required smoke detectors. The State of Wisconsin SPS Chapters regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors is listed below: SPS 328.03 Smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with s. 101.645(3) Stats., in a dwelling, for which initial construction commenced before June 1, 1980. SPS 328.04 Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with s. 101.647(2),(3)(a) and (b) and (6), Stats., in a dwelling for which initial construction commenced before June 1, 1980. What you need to know: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors must be located in the basement and on each floor of the property. New construction must be hard-wired with a battery back up. Existing homes may install any type of CO alarms A carbon monoxide detector required under this section shall bear an Underwirters Laboratories, Inc. listing mark. Alarms should be installed in accordance with directions from the manufacturer Exceptions: CO alarms are only required in new and existing homes that have a fuel burning appliance, which includes: stoves, ovens, grills, clothes dryer, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces and heaters OR an attached garage. Alarms do not need to be installed in the attic, garage or storage area of homes. Maintenance: Test alarms monthly. Replace alarms accordingly to manufacturer instructions. Check batteries and replace twice a year. Alarms should never be disconnected or unplugged. Batteries should never be removed for other uses.
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