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Rental Property Rules in Janesville, WI (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Janesville, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Repairs & Habitability

Sec. 18-103 of the Janesville Housing Regulations sets minimum conditions every occupied dwelling and its premises must meet, covering exterior upkeep, structural soundness and required plumbing fixtures. Sec. 18-111 requires foundations, walls and roofs to stay weatherproof and rodent-proof, and Sec. 18-143 requires every dwelling unit to have a private toilet room, lavatory, bathtub or shower, and kitchen sink.

Janesville Minimum Property Maintenance Standards

Some Restrictions

Janesville Code of General Ordinances §§ 18-103, 18-111, 18-143

The provisions of Sections 18-104 through 18-121 shall govern the minimum conditions of property and buildings to be used for human occupancy. Every building or structure occupied by humans, and the premises on which it stands, shall comply with the conditions prescribed in Sections 18-104 through 18-121 as they may apply thereto. ... (a)Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exte...

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