ATCP 134.08ATCP 134.08 Prohibited rental agreement provisions — rental agreement that contains certain provisions is void. Notwithstanding s. 704.02, Stats., a rental agreement is void and unenforceable if it does any of the following:
ATCP 134.08(1)(1) Allows a landlord to do any of the following because a tenant has contacted an entity for law enforcement services, health services, or safety services:
ATCP 134.08(1)(a)(a) Increase rent.
ATCP 134.08(1)(b)(b) Decrease services.
ATCP 134.08(1)(c)(c) Bring an action for possession of the premises.
ATCP 134.08(1)(d)(d) Refuse to renew a rental agreement.
ATCP 134.08(1)(e)(e) Threaten to take any action under pars. (a) to (d).
ATCP 134.08(2)(2) Authorizes the eviction or exclusion of a tenant from the premises, other than by judicial eviction procedures as provided under ch. 799, Stats.
ATCP 134.08(3)(3) Provides for an acceleration of rent payments in the event of tenant default or breach of obligations under the rental agreement, or otherwise waives the landlord’s obligation to mitigate damages as provided under s. 704.29, Stats.
ATCP 134.08(4)(4) Requires payment by the tenant of attorney fees or costs incurred by the landlord in any legal action or dispute arising under the rental agreement. This subsection does not prevent a landlord or tenant from recovering costs or attorney fees under a court order under ch. 799 or 814, Stats.
ATCP 134.08(5)(5) Authorizes the landlord or an agent of the landlord to confess judgment against the tenant in any action arising under the rental agreement.
ATCP 134.08(6)(6) States that the landlord is not liable for property damage or personal injury caused by negligent acts or omissions of the landlord. This subsection does not affect ordinary maintenance obligations of a tenant under s.