Supplied and Furnished Equipment.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 275-34
in effect275-34. Supplied and Furnished Equipment.
1. SUPPLIED FACILITIES. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function properly, and shall be maintained in reasonably good working condition.
2. PLUMBING FIXTURES FURNISHED BY OCCUPANTS. Every plumbing fixture furnished by the occupant shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in reasonably good working condition, in a clean and sanitary state, and free from defects, leaks or obstructions.
3. STORM WINDOWS. In any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, storm windows or at least double glazed windows shall be supplied by the owner for each window in each habitable room of the rental dwelling unit except that such windows need not be provided if heat in the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit is supplied by the owner. Storm windows shall cover the entire window surface and be capable of adequately sealing out cold air and be constructed of rigid, clear material. Clear, rigid plastic or film materials may be used instead of storm windows when installed on the interior of the primary window in a manner to prevent air infiltration. Flexible film shall not be allowed on the exterior of buildings. Flexible film shall be removed during periods when screens are required. The responsibility of installing the storm windows or other approved materials shall be assumed by the owner, except in one and 2-family dwellings, the tenants shall be responsible for installation.
4. USE OF HEATING FACILITIES. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care, proper use and proper operation of supplied heating facilities.
5. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICES. No owner or operator may cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required or supplied to be removed from or shut off from, or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs, replacements or alterations are being made.
6. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. No person may wilfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any part of residential real estate, supplied fixtures and equipment, and supplied furnishings or any other property of another.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH275.pdf#page=21Fetched: 10/26/2026