Wisconsin Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Wisconsin follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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