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Cal. Civ. Code § 704.23

Removal of tenant on termination of tenancy.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 704.23
704.23 Removal of tenant on termination of tenancy. If a tenant remains in possession without consent of the tenant’s landlord after termination of the tenant’s tenancy, the landlord may in every case proceed in any manner permitted by law to remove the tenant and recover damages for such holding over.
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Plain English

Wisconsin Statute § 704.23 addresses what happens when a tenant stays in a rental unit after their tenancy has legally ended without the landlord's permission. Under this provision, a landlord whose tenant remains without consent is entitled to pursue any legally available remedy to regain possession of the property and to seek compensation for the period of unauthorized occupancy. The rule does not itself specify which legal procedures apply, but confirms that both removal and damages are available outcomes.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Wis. Stat. § 704.23, property owners and managers whose tenants remain in possession after a tenancy ends—without the owner's consent—are generally understood to pursue formal legal channels, such as an eviction (unlawful detainer) action filed in the appropriate Wisconsin court, to regain possession. Compliant operators typically document the end of the tenancy, any communications about the holdover, and the dates involved, as these records support both removal proceedings and a damages claim. Consulting a Wisconsin-licensed attorney familiar with landlord-tenant law can help clarify which court procedures and notice requirements apply to a specific situation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Wis. Stat. § 704.23 makes clear that a landlord has the legal right to seek both removal and monetary damages when a tenant remains in a unit after the tenancy has ended without the landlord's agreement. Tenants in this situation may have defenses available—for example, if proper notice was not given or if the landlord's consent to continued occupancy can be demonstrated—and these defenses can generally be raised in any court proceeding initiated under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Wisconsin can help individuals understand what procedural protections exist and what options may be available in a holdover situation.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 799.44
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.085
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.14
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.15
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 101.647
Wis. Stat. § 101.645
Wis. Stat. § 101.647
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 100.18
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 196.643
Wis. Stat. § 196.643
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 101.937
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 254.11
Wis. Stat. § 254.59
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 66.1011
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.132
Wis. Stat. § 66.1203
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.90
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.25
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.90
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 823.113
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 799.40
Wis. Stat. § 799.40
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 799.44
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 704.27
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.14
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.28
Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.09

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Source Information

Source:https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/704.23
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