Wisconsin Legal Resources
State-specific rules and calculators available for this state.
Wisconsin Overview
Wisconsin has state‑specific rules governing residential leases, notice periods, eviction procedures, and security deposit handling. Below you’ll find calculators, timelines, and legal summaries tailored to Wisconsin law.
- Eviction rules include notice requirements, filing deadlines, and court procedures.
- Security deposit rules include maximum amounts, return deadlines, and itemization requirements.
Quick Facts
- Notice for Nonpayment: 5 days (month-to-month or lease < 1 year); 30 days (lease > 1 year) days
- Notice for Lease Violation: 5 days (14 days with no cure if repeat within 1 year; 30 days for leases > 1 year) days
- Tenant Answer Deadline: Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed. days
- Max Security Deposit: No statutory limit
- Deposit Return Deadline: 21 days
Eviction Rules
Notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations.
Security Deposit Rules
Deposit limits, return deadlines, and allowed deductions.
State Calculators
Available calculators for Wisconsin.
Eviction Timeline
Final Paycheck Deadline
Notice Period
Overtime Calculator
Rent Increase Limits
Security Deposit Return
Small Claims Eligibility
State Statutes
Key landlord‑tenant laws for Wisconsin.
Statutes for this state are coming soon.