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Wisconsin Statutes Property (Ch. 700 to 710) § 704.22. Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A party to a residential tenancy in this state who is not a resident of this state shall designate an agent to accept service of process in this state for an action involving the tenancy. The agent shall be a resident of this state or a corporation authorized to do business in this state. If a party is a corporation, the agent is the corporation's registered agent.

(2) Designation of an agent under sub. (1) shall be in writing and filed with the department of financial institutions.

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