Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 411.901

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols or figures. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
   (1)    This chapter applies to a lease contract that is entered into on or after July 1, 1992.
   (2)   This chapter applies to a lease contract that is entered into before July 1, 1992, or to a modification, extension or renewal of such a lease contract, if the parties agree in writing that the lease contract shall be governed by this chapter.