Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Wisconsin landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
7
out of 10
Balanced
Key Law Summary — Wisconsin
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
40 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
12 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$94.50
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Wisconsin
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Wisconsin
→Habitability
→12-hr entry notice
→Repair & deduct
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Landlord identity
✓ Nonstandard rental provisions
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Wisconsin
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $94.50
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 40 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score7/10
Eviction Avg40 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry Notice12hr