Wisconsin tenant rights

Wisconsin requires deposit return in 21 days, a 5-day nonpayment notice, and 12-hour entry notice.

• Wisconsin security deposit law: 21 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap
• Wisconsin eviction process: 5 days nonpayment notice
• Wisconsin repair obligations: habitability protected
• Wisconsin landlord entry notice: 12 hours entry notice
• Wisconsin rent increase rules: 28 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: Minnesota · Iowa · Illinois · Michigan.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026