Wisconsin Rental Application Form

Wisconsin Rental Application: What Is It?

A residential rental application is a means of a landlord collecting information from prospective tenants. A good rental application is thorough, and asks the proper questions without violating the applicant’s rights or state laws, while collecting enough information to allow the landlord to make a more knowledgeable decision on the most ideal tenant. Here are a few basic elements of a good rental application:

Personal Information

This portion of the application should request some of the following information:

• Applicant’s name and contact information
• Driver’s license/ID Number
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number (for the purpose of conducting background checks)
• Current employment and employment history
• Current address and whether residence is rented or owned
• If the applicant’s residence is rented name of the current landlord and his or her contact information

Wisconsin Laws

According to (Wisconsin Administrative Code, ATCP § 134.06 and Wisconsin Statute § 704.28) there are no statewide limits on a security deposit, however, applicants may check with their local city and county laws to inquire about limits. Additionally, landlords have 21 days after a tenant vacates the property to return his or her security deposit.

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