Wisconsin security-deposit return deadline
Under Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP §134.06, you have 21 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP §134.06. Wisconsin statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP §134.06 requires
- Return deadline: 21 days
- Deposit cap: No statewide cap
- Itemized statement describing each deduction required with any partial refund
- 21 days runs from lease termination, re-rental, or learning the tenant left, per statute
- Violations: tenant may recover 2x the amount wrongfully withheld plus costs and attorneys' fees
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP §134.06 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Wisconsin attorney for your situation.
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