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Wisconsin Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in Wisconsin, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In Wisconsin, a landlord must generally give 5 days' notice to pay rent or quit under Wis. Stat. 704.17(2)(a).

This template generates a Wisconsin eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current Wisconsin requirement for your situation.

Wisconsin notice periods

Wisconsin eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice typeMinimum noticeStatute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)5 daysWis. Stat. 704.17(2)(a)
Lease violation (cure or quit)5 daysWis. Stat. 704.17(2)(b)
No-fault termination (month to month)28 daysWis. Stat. 704.19(3)

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Wisconsin requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in Wisconsin

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the Wisconsin notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Eviction Notice page.

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