Wisconsin Subletting & assignment

Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Wisconsin?

A tenant at will or with a periodic tenancy shorter than year-to-year may not assign or sublease without the landlord's consent. Other tenants may transfer unless the lease expressly restricts it, and the original tenant stays liable unless released.

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.09(1)-(2) · last checked 2026-10-15