Tenant Move Out Authorization

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A non-leaseholder cannot enter a property without permission in wisconsin. Written authorization from the tenant or landlord consent is needed for entry. Consider communicating with the tenant for written permission or accompany the boyfriend during the move-out.

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I'm a live in landlord in the state of Wisconsin. I have a tenant who has decided to move out as their lease is up. They have been sent to jail before they finished moving out. Is the tenant's boyfriend, who is not on the lease, allowed entry to move them out?
Hi Jordan! In Wisconsin, a person who is not on the lease typically does not have an automatic right to enter the property. However, if the tenant provides written authorization or if you, as the landlord, give permission, the boyfriend may be allowed to enter to move out the tenant's belongings.
Do you have any written communication from the tenant authorizing their boyfriend to move out their belongings?
I do not.
Since you don't have written authorization, you might want to consider the following:
- Communicate with the tenant in jail to get written permission.
- If that's not possible, you may want to accompany the boyfriend during the move-out to ensure everything is handled properly.

Would you like more detailed steps on how to handle this situation legally?
No, thank you for your help.
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Glad I could assist you, Jordan! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!