How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, a landlord must give 5 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Wisconsin Residential Tenancies (Wis. Stat. §§ 704.01 et seq.).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, landlords must provide 28 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (5-day notice); Lease violation (5-day cure); Criminal activity; Holdover.

Is there rent control in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin does not have statewide rent control. Wisconsin prohibits rent control (§ 66.1015).

Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law

Tribunal: Circuit Court (Small Claims)

5 Days — Pay or Quit

28 Days — No-Cause Notice

5 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	5 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	28 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	5 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap. Return within 21 days (§ 704.28).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (5-day notice)
Lease violation (5-day cure)
Criminal activity
Holdover

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Wisconsin prohibits rent control (§ 66.1015).

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Wisconsin. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Wisconsin Residential Tenancies (Wis. Stat. §§ 704.01 et seq.)

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