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Wisconsin Eviction Notice Requirements (2026)
Complete guide to Wisconsin eviction notice periods, deposit return rules, and recent law changes. Generate a legally appropriate Wisconsin eviction notice in seconds with RentGuard — free.
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Wisconsin notice periods
Security deposit rules
21 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: 2x wrongfully withheld amount.
Rent control status
No rent control. Wisconsin preempts local rent control ordinances.
Key Wisconsin landlord rules
✓Landlord must give 12 hours advance notice before entering except in emergencies (Wis. Stat. §704.05)
✓Security deposit: no statutory limit — must follow truth-in-renting rules
✓Landlord must provide check-in sheet within 7 days of move-in
✓Tenant may terminate for landlord failure to maintain habitable premises after 5-day written notice
Recent law changes in Wisconsin
⚠ AB 1 (2024): Streamlined eviction process for properties with nuisance conduct
Frequently asked questions — Wisconsin eviction
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Wisconsin?+
In Wisconsin, landlords must give 28 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy — Wisconsin requires 28 days (4 weeks), not 30.
What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment of rent in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin requires a 5-day notice for nonpayment of rent. Tenant has 5 days to pay rent in full. For first offense, tenant has right to pay and cure. Subsequent nonpayment within 12 months: unconditional 14-day notice.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wisconsin?+
21 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: 2x wrongfully withheld amount.
Is there rent control in Wisconsin?+
No rent control. Wisconsin preempts local rent control ordinances.
How do I evict a tenant in Wisconsin?+
To evict a tenant in Wisconsin, serve the appropriate written notice (5 days for nonpayment), wait for the notice period to expire, then file for eviction in your local court if the tenant has not complied. RentGuard can generate the correct Wisconsin notice form for free.
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