21 days
to return a deposit
State rules · WI
Wisconsin landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Wisconsin, each with the statute it comes from.
28 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Wisconsin, landlords and tenants must each give 28 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No cap
on late fees
Late fees
Wisconsin law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.
28 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Wisconsin landlords must give at least 28 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
12 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Wisconsin landlords must give at least 12 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.
$10,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Wis. Stat. Chapter 704 (Landlord and Tenant) and Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 134 (Residential Rental Practices).
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