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Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Wisconsin landlords. All citations reference actual Wisconsin statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Wis. Stat. § 704.28
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 21 days. Itemized statement required. If landlord does not provide move-in checklist, cannot withhold for pre-existing damage.
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Notice Period Requirements

Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Month-to-month requires 28 days notice. Week-to-week requires 7 days. Lease violation: 5 days for nonpayment, 14 days for other breaches.
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Eviction Process

Wis. Stat. § 799.40
Nonpayment: 5-day notice to pay or vacate. Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure. Court filing for eviction. Strict procedural requirements.
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Late Fee Rules

Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Administrative code (ATCP 134) governs landlord-tenant practices.
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Lease Termination

Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 28 days notice. Early termination for military, domestic violence, or sexual assault with documentation.
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Rent Increase Rules

Wis. Stat. § 66.1015
No rent control. Wisconsin preempts local rent control. No statutory limit on increases. 28 days notice for month-to-month tenancies.
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Habitability Standards

Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Landlord must maintain premises in reasonable repair, comply with building and health codes. Tenant may repair and deduct for minor repairs or withhold rent for major habitability issues.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Landlord must give at least 12 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. One of the shorter notice requirements.
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Fair Housing Protections

Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, familial status, marital status, lawful source of income, and age.
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