EmR2002 Rule Text

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

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David A. Woldseth

Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

Telephone [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Finding of emergency

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (department) finds that an emergency exists and that promulgation of the attached emergency rule pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 227.24 (1) (a) is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, the department proposes to prohibit the charging and accumulation of late rent fees and late rent penalties for any missed rent payment or any late rent payment during the public health emergency and during the 90 days following the public health emergency. This action was taken pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 72 to reduce economic hardship and related health, safety, and welfare risks to tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency rule

Section 1. ATCP 134.09 (8) (d) is created to read:

(d) During an emergency declared pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 323.10 and for the 90 days following the expiration of the emergency, no landlord may charge any tenant a fee or a penalty for nonpayment of rent or late payment of rent.

Section 2. Effective date: This rule takes effect following publication as provided in Wis. Stat. s. 227.24 (1) (c).

Dated this _______ day of April, 2020.

      WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

      TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

      By:_______________________________________

      Randy J. Romanski

Interim Secretary