WI landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in Wisconsin
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Wisconsin: Security deposits
No statewide cap (Wis. Stat. 704.28 sets no maximum). Advance payments over one month's rent are treated as part of the security deposit (ATCP 134.02(11)).
State law does not require interest on security deposits.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 21 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for Wisconsin
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Wis. Stat. 704.28 (21-day return; no cap; no interest)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Wis. Stat. 704.17 (5-day pay-or-cure; 14-day notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Wis. Stat. 704.19 (28-day periodic termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Wis. Stat. 66.1015 (rent control preemption)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Wisconsin DATCP - Landlord/Tenantstate consumer protection agency
- Wisconsin Court Systemstate court system
- Wisconsin State Legislaturestate legislature