{"id":377342,"date":"2016-03-31T21:37:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-property-and-real-estate-laws.html"},"modified":"2016-06-20T19:48:18","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:48:18","slug":"wisconsin-property-and-real-estate-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-property-and-real-estate-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Property and Real Estate Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n \n Wisconsin Property and Real Estate Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or landlord, you’ve probably run into issues related to property law at some point in your life. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

Created by FindLaw’s team<\/a> of legal writers and editors<\/i><\/p>\n\n | Last updated\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

Wisconsin’s property and real estate laws cover a broad range of legal areas, including leases and rental agreements, homestead protections, and adverse possession. For example, Wisconsin’s adverse possession law allows an occupier to take possession of the property of another after a minimum of 10 years of use in some cases. If you’re in the market for a new home, thinking about renting out a property, or just wondering about Wisconsin’s homestead protections, you’ve come to the right place. Click on the links below to learn more about Wisconsin property and real estate laws.
\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n

\n

Learn About Wisconsin Property and Real Estate Laws<\/h2>\n \n
\n
\n