AB712,4,1918 704.17 (3) (a) (intro.) If a tenant under a lease for more than one year fails to
19pay rent when due, or the tenant's tenancy is terminated if all of the following occur:
AB712,5,5 20(am) If a tenant under a lease for more than one year commits waste, or
21breaches any other covenant or condition of the tenant's lease, the tenancy is
22terminated if the landlord gives the tenant notice requiring the tenant to pay the
23rent,
repair the waste, or otherwise comply with the lease on or before a date at least
2430 days after the giving of the notice, and if the tenant fails to comply with the notice.
25A tenant is deemed to be complying with the notice if promptly upon receipt of the

1notice the tenant takes reasonable steps to remedy the default and proceeds with
2reasonable diligence, or if damages are adequate protection for the landlord and the
3tenant makes a bona fide and reasonable offer to pay the landlord all damages for
4the tenant's breach; but in case of failure to pay rent, all rent due must be paid on
5or before the date specified in the notice
.
AB712,9 6Section 9. 704.17 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is created to read:
AB712,5,87 704.17 (3) (a) 1. The landlord gives the tenant notice requiring the tenant to
8pay rent or vacate on or before a date at least 30 days after the giving of the notice.
AB712,10 9Section 10. 704.17 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
AB712,5,1010 704.17 (3) (a) 2. The tenant fails to pay the rent.
AB712,11 11Section 11. 704.17 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
AB712,5,1412 704.17 (3) (a) 3. The landlord applies for and is denied emergency rental
13assistance under a local, state, or federal assistance program, if such a program
14exists, or is ineligible for such emergency rental assistance.
AB712,12 15Section 12. 704.17 (3m) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB712,6,1216 704.17 (3m) (b) 1. Notwithstanding subs. (1p) (b), (2) (b), and (3) (a) (am), and
17except as provided in par. (c), a landlord may, upon notice to the tenant, terminate
18the tenancy of a tenant, without giving the tenant an opportunity to remedy the
19default, if the tenant, a member of the tenant's household, or a guest or other invitee
20of the tenant or of a member of the tenant's household engages in any criminal
21activity that threatens the health or safety of, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the
22premises by, other tenants; engages in any criminal activity that threatens the
23health or safety of, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their residences by, persons
24residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises; engages in any criminal activity
25that threatens the health or safety of the landlord or an agent or employee of the

1landlord; or engages in any drug-related criminal activity on or near the premises.
2The notice shall require the tenant to vacate on or before a date at least 5 days after
3the giving of the notice. The notice shall state the basis for its issuance; include a
4description of the criminal activity or drug-related criminal activity, the date on
5which the activity took place, and the identity or description of the individuals
6engaging in the activity; advise the tenant that he or she may seek the assistance of
7legal counsel, a volunteer legal clinic, or a tenant resource center; and state that the
8tenant has the right to contest the allegations in the notice before a court
9commissioner or judge if an eviction action is filed. If the tenant contests the
10termination of tenancy, the tenancy may not be terminated without proof by the
11landlord by the greater preponderance of the credible evidence of the allegation in
12the notice.
AB712,13 13Section 13. 704.17 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
AB712,6,1514 704.17 (6) Notices for failure to pay rent. A notice under sub. (1p) (a), (2) (a),
15or (3) (a) is valid only if it includes all of the following:
AB712,6,1816 (a) The name and contact information, including phone number, address, and
17website, of the emergency rental assistance provider serving the county where the
18tenant resides, if applicable.
AB712,6,2019 (b) The name and contact information, including phone number, address, and
20email address, of the landlord.
AB712,6,2321 (c) A statement that, if the landlord is qualified to seek emergency rental
22assistance under a local, state, or federal assistance program, the landlord is
23required to apply for such rental assistance.
AB712,6,2524 (d) A statement as to whether the landlord is qualified to receive emergency
25rental assistance under a local, state, or federal assistance program.
AB712,7,3
1(e) If the landlord is not qualified to receive emergency rental assistance under
2a local, state, or federal assistance program, a statement that the tenant may be able
3to apply for emergency rental assistance.
AB712,7,74 (f) A statement that the landlord may not pursue an action for eviction against
5the tenant on the basis of the notice provided under sub. (1p) (a), (2) (a), or (3) (a) if
6the tenant or the landlord applies for and is approved to receive emergency rental
7assistance under a local, state, or federal assistance program.
AB712,7,118 (g) A statement that the landlord may not pursue an action for eviction against
9the tenant on the basis of the notice provided under sub. (1p) (a), (2) (a), or (3) (a)
10unless the parties participate in mediation and are unable to reach a settlement or
11unless the tenant refuses to participate in mediation.
AB712,14 12Section 14. 710.15 (5r) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB712,7,1613 710.15 (5r) Notice requirements apply. The notice requirements of s. 704.17
14(1p) (a), (2) (a), and (3) (a) apply to a termination of tenancy under sub. (5m) (a) and
15the notice requirements of s. 704.17 (1p) (b), (2) (b), and (3) (am) apply to a
16termination of tenancy under sub. (5m) (b) to (k).
AB712,15 17Section 15. 799.40 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB712,7,2318 799.40 (1m) Acceptance of rent or other payment. If Except as provided
19under sub. (4) (c) 1. or (d), if
a landlord commences an action under this section
20against a tenant whose tenancy has been terminated for failure to pay rent or for any
21other reason, the action under this section may not be dismissed because the landlord
22accepts past due rent or any other payment from the tenant after serving notice of
23default or after commencing the action.
AB712,16 24Section 16. 799.40 (4) (c) and (d) of the statutes are created to read:
AB712,8,2
1799.40 (4) (c) The court shall stay the proceedings in a civil action of eviction
2for a residential premises until all of the following occur:
AB712,8,83 1. The landlord files proof with the court that he or she has applied for and been
4denied emergency rental assistance under a local, state, or federal assistance
5program, if such a program exists, or, if the landlord files proof with the court that
6he or she is ineligible for such emergency rental assistance, until the landlord or
7tenant files proof that the tenant has failed to apply for or has applied for and been
8denied such emergency rental assistance, if such a program exists.
AB712,8,119 2. The landlord and tenant notify the court that they have participated in
10mediation and are unable to reach a settlement or the landlord notifies the court that
11the tenant has refused to participate in mediation.
AB712,8,1512 (d) The court shall stay the proceedings in a civil action of eviction for a
13residential premises if the tenant or landlord files proof with the court that the
14tenant or landlord has been approved to receive emergency rental assistance under
15a local, state, or federal rental assistance program.
AB712,17 16Section 17. Initial applicability.
AB712,8,1917 (1) The renumbering and amendment of s. 704.17 (1p) (a), (2) (a), and (3) (a) and
18the creation of s. 704.17 (1p) (a) 2. and 3., (2) (a) 2. and 3., (3) (a) 1., 2., and 3., and
19(6) first apply to a notice issued on the effective date of this subsection.
AB712,8,2020 (End)
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