Wisconsin Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
5 days (month-to-month or lease < 1 year); 30 days (lease > 1 year)
Lease Violation
5 days (14 days with no cure if repeat within 1 year; 30 days for leases > 1 year)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
5 days (month-to-month or lease < 1 year); 30 days (lease > 1 year)
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
5 days (14 days with no cure if repeat within 1 year; 30 days for leases > 1 year)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Wis. Stat. § 704.17