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My tenant changed the locks and has been avoiding giving me a key. I have told him numerous times that I want to come and do an inspection of the house. Each time he says he will provide a key but does not. I have just sent a letter to him of an intent to enter (by email). I sent by email because he travels for work, and I know he reads the emails daily. I have numerous text message conversations of my sufficient notice to enter. What do I do if I still do not have a key by the date of intent to enter? Legally am I allowed to break the locks or get a locksmith?
Ruth S, WI on Monday, July 22, 2013
RE: WI- Tenant changed locks and refuses to give key.
You can bring a locksmith, change the locks and notify the tenant of when/where to pick up the new keys. You can bill him for the change if your rental agreement had the non-standard clause in it about changing locks. Also there is a legal blog about Wisconsin rentals you might find useful.
http://petriestocking.com/blog/2011/06/16/a-landlord-has-every-right-to-enter-his-rental-property-in-certain-situations/
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