Promises to repair

Promises to repair.

(1) Date of completion. Every promise or representation made by a landlord to a tenant or prospective tenant to the effect that the dwelling unit or any other portion of the premises, including furnishings or facilities, will be cleaned, repaired or otherwise improved by the landlord shall specify the date or time period on or within which the cleaning, repairs or improvements are to be completed.

(2) Initial promises in writing. All promises made before the initial rental agreement shall be in writing with a copy furnished to the tenant.

(3) Performance; unavoidable delays. No landlord shall fail to complete the promised cleaning, repairs or improvements on the date or within the time period represented under sub. (1) , unless the delay is for reason of labor stoppage, unavailability of supplies or materials, unavoidable casualties, or other causes beyond the landlord’s control. The landlord shall give timely notice to the tenant of reasons beyond the landlord’s control for any delay in performance, and stating when the cleaning, repairs or improvements will be completed.