Cal. Civ. Code § 703.315
Lease or rental agreements for residential units.
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703.315 Lease or rental agreements for residential units. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Condominium rental agreement” means an agreement, whether oral or written, for the rental or lease of a residential condominium unit by the same tenant for a period of more than one month. (b) “Tenant” means any of the following: 1. A person occupying or entitled to present or future occupancy of a residential condominium unit under a condominium rental agreement. 2. A periodic tenant, as defined in s. 704.01 (2), of a residential condominium unit that pays rent on a month-to-month or greater recurring interval of time. (c) “Unit owner” means the owner of a unit that is rented or leased under a condominium rental agreement or by a periodic tenant. (2) Agreement for compliance. Entering into a condominium rental agreement constitutes an agreement by the tenant, as a condition of the condominium rental agreement, to comply with this chapter, the rules and bylaws of the association, and the provisions of the declaration. Entitlement to occupancy of a unit as a periodic tenant, as described in sub. (1) (b) 2., constitutes an agreement by the periodic tenant, as a condition of the tenancy, to comply with this chapter, the rules and bylaws of the association, and the provisions of the declaration. (3) Copy of written agreement to association. Within 5 business days after entering into or renewing a written condominium rental agreement, the unit owner shall provide a copy of the agreement to the association. The association shall keep a copy of any condominium rental agreement on file while the agreement is in effect. (4) Contact of unit owner and tenant by association. The association may contact or give notice to the tenant or unit owner by: (a) Making the contact or giving the notice by the means indicated by the tenant or unit owner in writing to the association. (b) If par. (a) does not apply, by any method under s. 704.21 (1) (a) to (e), in the case of the tenant, or by any method under s. 704.21 (2) (a) to (d), in the case of the unit owner. (5) Copy of condominium documents to tenant. Before a tenant occupies a unit, the unit owner shall provide a copy of the declaration and the association bylaws and rules to the tenant or place the information in the unit. (6) Time share not covered. This section does not apply to a time-share unit governed under ch. 707.
Wisconsin Statute § 703.315 governs the rental of residential condominium units by establishing a framework of obligations that connect tenants, unit owners, and the condominium association. When a tenant enters into a condominium rental agreement or occupies a unit on a month-to-month basis, they are automatically bound by the condominium's governing documents—including its declaration, bylaws, and rules—as a condition of their tenancy. Unit owners are required to share a copy of the written rental agreement with the association within five business days of signing or renewal, and must give tenants copies of the governing documents before move-in. Time-share units governed under Chapter 707 are explicitly excluded from this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wis. Stat. § 703.315, unit owners who rent out residential condominium units generally ensure that tenants receive copies of the declaration, bylaws, and association rules before occupancy begins. Compliant unit owners also submit a copy of any written rental agreement to the condominium association within five business days of executing or renewing that agreement. Keeping records of these disclosures and submissions—and notifying the association of the preferred contact method for both parties—reflects the kind of administrative practice consistent with this section's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wis. Stat. § 703.315 establishes that tenants of residential condominium units—whether under a formal lease or a month-to-month arrangement—are bound by the condominium association's governing documents as a condition of their tenancy. Before moving in, tenants are entitled to receive copies of the declaration, bylaws, and association rules from the unit owner, and the association is permitted to contact tenants directly using methods outlined in the statute. Tenants who believe these obligations have not been met may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Wisconsin condominium and landlord-tenant law for general information about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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