Real Estate Law
Legal guidance for buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors navigating Wisconsin real estate transactions and disputes.
Real estate contracts have strict deadlines. Contact us before signing any purchase agreement or lease.
Real estate transactions involve significant financial stakes and complex legal documents. Whether you are purchasing your first home, closing a commercial deal, or facing a dispute with a landlord or tenant, having an experienced real estate attorney on your side protects your investment and your rights.
At Smith & Associates, we represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in all aspects of Wisconsin real estate law. We review and negotiate contracts, conduct title examinations, resolve boundary and easement disputes, and handle landlord-tenant matters from evictions to lease enforcement under Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 and ATCP 134.
We also assist clients with 1031 exchanges, condominium and HOA disputes, construction defect claims, and real property litigation. Our goal is to identify problems before they become costly and to resolve disputes efficiently when they arise.
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State law summary
Wisconsin landlord–tenant relationships are governed by Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 and ATCP 134. Evictions proceed as small claims actions under Ch. 799 after a statutorily required notice period. Security deposits must be returned within 21 days.
Key statutes
Landlord-tenant Wis. Stat. Ch. 704
Notice periods — 5-day pay-or-quit (curable) for month-to-month nonpayment; 14-day notice (non-curable) for yearly leases or repeat violations.
Residential rental practices Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134
Security deposit must be returned within 21 days of surrender; itemized statement required for any withholding.
Small-claims eviction Wis. Stat. Ch. 799
Eviction actions filed in small claims court.
Source: State_Legal_Data (verified per file). This summary is for general information only and is not legal advice.
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