Wisconsin eviction notice (pay or quit)
Wisconsin requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — Wis. Stat. § 704.17(2)(a). 5-day pay-or-quit for month-to-month tenancies and leases under 1 year; landlord may instead use a 14-day unconditional notice; leases over 1 year require 30 days. Generate it correctly below.
Wisconsin nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Wis. Stat. § 704.17(2)(a) |
| Special rules | 5-day pay-or-quit for month-to-month tenancies and leases under 1 year; landlord may instead use a 14-day unconditional notice; leases over 1 year require 30 days |
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Every Wisconsin rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts Wisconsin inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | Wis. Stat. § 704.17(2)(a) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 28 days | Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Wis. Stat. § 244.05; form § 244.61 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Wis. Stat. §§ 853.03, 853.04 |
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Other Wisconsin documents
- Rent increase notice for Wisconsin — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Wisconsin — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Wisconsin?
5 days, per Wis. Stat. § 704.17(2)(a). 5-day pay-or-quit for month-to-month tenancies and leases under 1 year; landlord may instead use a 14-day unconditional notice; leases over 1 year require 30 days.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.