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According to ATCP 134.04(3), a landlord must inform a prospective tenant if utility charges are not included in the rent
According to ATCP 134.04(3), a landlord must inform a prospective tenant if utility charges are not included in the rent
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What is the purpose of an earnest money deposit?
What is the purpose of an earnest money deposit?
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When must a landlord return the full earnest money deposit to the applicant?
When must a landlord return the full earnest money deposit to the applicant?
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What can a landlord do with an earnest money deposit if the landlord and tenant enter a rental agreement?
What can a landlord do with an earnest money deposit if the landlord and tenant enter a rental agreement?
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Under what circumstances can a landlord withhold money from the earnest money deposit for lost rent and advertising costs?
Under what circumstances can a landlord withhold money from the earnest money deposit for lost rent and advertising costs?
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According to the text, when should a landlord give the tenant a chance to read the rental agreement or any rules or regulations?
According to the text, when should a landlord give the tenant a chance to read the rental agreement or any rules or regulations?
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According to the text, what are the essential terms of a tenancy that the landlord and tenant must agree on?
According to the text, what are the essential terms of a tenancy that the landlord and tenant must agree on?
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According to the text, are rental agreements required to be in writing?
According to the text, are rental agreements required to be in writing?
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According to the text, what must a landlord disclose to a prospective tenant regarding code violations and conditions affecting habitability?
According to the text, what must a landlord disclose to a prospective tenant regarding code violations and conditions affecting habitability?
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According to ATCP 134.06(5), what should a tenant do to ensure they receive their security deposit in a timely manner?
According to ATCP 134.06(5), what should a tenant do to ensure they receive their security deposit in a timely manner?
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According to ATCP 134.07(1), what is required in a rental agreement regarding the specific date of completion for repairs or improvements?
According to ATCP 134.07(1), what is required in a rental agreement regarding the specific date of completion for repairs or improvements?
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According to ATCP 134.08(8), can tenants legally give up their rights to safe and habitable housing?
According to ATCP 134.08(8), can tenants legally give up their rights to safe and habitable housing?
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According to ATCP 134.01, the Residential Rental Practices rule applies to business practices related to the rental of most residential dwelling units in Wisconsin. Which of the following living arrangements is NOT covered by the rule?
According to ATCP 134.01, the Residential Rental Practices rule applies to business practices related to the rental of most residential dwelling units in Wisconsin. Which of the following living arrangements is NOT covered by the rule?
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According to ATCP 134.03, which of the following documents should be provided to tenants?
According to ATCP 134.03, which of the following documents should be provided to tenants?
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According to the text, if a tenant requests a list of previous damages, when must the landlord provide the list?
According to the text, if a tenant requests a list of previous damages, when must the landlord provide the list?
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True or False: The rules require the landlord to disclose the amount of the charges or the identity of the previous tenant when providing a list of previous damages.
True or False: The rules require the landlord to disclose the amount of the charges or the identity of the previous tenant when providing a list of previous damages.
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According to the text, when must the landlord deliver or mail the security deposit to the tenant?
According to the text, when must the landlord deliver or mail the security deposit to the tenant?
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True or False: If the tenant leaves the dwelling unit before the end of the rental agreement, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit.
True or False: If the tenant leaves the dwelling unit before the end of the rental agreement, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit.
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According to ATCP 134.04(1), a landlord is required to disclose the name and address of the person authorized to collect rent and manage and maintain the premises. This address must be located within the State of Wisconsin. What type of address should the landlord provide?
According to ATCP 134.04(1), a landlord is required to disclose the name and address of the person authorized to collect rent and manage and maintain the premises. This address must be located within the State of Wisconsin. What type of address should the landlord provide?
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According to ATCP 134.03, which of the following documents should be provided to tenants?
According to ATCP 134.03, which of the following documents should be provided to tenants?
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According to ATCP 134.05(2), what are the options for a landlord with the earnest money deposit if the landlord and tenant enter a rental agreement?
According to ATCP 134.05(2), what are the options for a landlord with the earnest money deposit if the landlord and tenant enter a rental agreement?
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According to ATCP 134.05(3), under what circumstances can a landlord withhold money from the earnest money deposit for lost rent and advertising costs?
According to ATCP 134.05(3), under what circumstances can a landlord withhold money from the earnest money deposit for lost rent and advertising costs?
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According to ATCP 134.06(4), if the landlord deducts any money from the security deposit, what must the landlord provide to the tenant?
According to ATCP 134.06(4), if the landlord deducts any money from the security deposit, what must the landlord provide to the tenant?
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According to ATCP 134.06(3), for what reasons can the landlord withhold money from the security deposit?
According to ATCP 134.06(3), for what reasons can the landlord withhold money from the security deposit?
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According to ATCP 134.06(2), when must the landlord deliver or mail the security deposit to the tenant?
According to ATCP 134.06(2), when must the landlord deliver or mail the security deposit to the tenant?
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According to ATCP 134.08(10), under what circumstances can the landlord terminate the tenancy of a tenant?
According to ATCP 134.08(10), under what circumstances can the landlord terminate the tenancy of a tenant?
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According to ATCP 134.08(1), which of the following actions is prohibited if a tenant contacts an entity for law enforcement services, health services, or safety services?
According to ATCP 134.08(1), which of the following actions is prohibited if a tenant contacts an entity for law enforcement services, health services, or safety services?
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According to ATCP 134.07(3), a landlord must complete the promised repairs or improvements within the time period stated in writing. What are the only acceptable excuses for the landlord not completing the repairs on time?
According to ATCP 134.07(3), a landlord must complete the promised repairs or improvements within the time period stated in writing. What are the only acceptable excuses for the landlord not completing the repairs on time?
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According to ATCP 134.08(2), a rental agreement cannot authorize the landlord to evict or exclude the tenant from the premises, other than by judicial eviction procedures as provided under ch. 799, Stats. What does this mean?
According to ATCP 134.08(2), a rental agreement cannot authorize the landlord to evict or exclude the tenant from the premises, other than by judicial eviction procedures as provided under ch. 799, Stats. What does this mean?
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