# Wis. Stat. § 254.55: Definitions

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.55

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 254.55
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 254 / Section 254.55

## Text

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 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 254.01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.02 Health risk assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.04 Authority of department of safety and professional services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.05 Joint employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.12 Use or sale of lead-bearing paints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.13 Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.15 Departmental duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.15.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.015 Departmental power; designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.015.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.18 Lead hazard reduction in dwellings and premises; renovations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.18.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.19 Asbestos testing fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.19.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.20 Asbestos abatement certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.20.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.21 Asbestos management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.21.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.22 Indoor air quality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.22.md)

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