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WI Code › Chapter 254 › Section 254.55

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In this subchapter:

(1) “Dwelling” means any structure, all or part of which is designed or used for human habitation.

(2) “Owner” means any of the following:

(a) A person who has legal title to a dwelling.

(b) A person who has charge, care, or control of a dwelling or unit of a dwelling as an agent of or as personal representative, trustee, or guardian of the estate of a person under par. (a) .

History: 1993 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 102 .

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