Wisconsin eviction process

5 days nonpayment notice.

Nonpayment requires a 5-day notice to pay or quit (or a 14-day no-cure notice for repeat issues). Month-to-month tenancies end on 28 days' notice.

What this means for you: Paying within 5 days stops a nonpayment eviction in most cases.

Your next step: Note the 5-day deadline and pay if you can.

Source: Wis. Stat. §§ 704.17, 799.40. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Eviction in nearby states: Minnesota (14 days nonpayment notice) · Iowa (3 days nonpayment notice) · Illinois (5 days nonpayment notice) · Michigan (7 days nonpayment notice).

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

Updated July 2026