Wisconsin security deposit form
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Security deposit rules in Wisconsin
When the period starts. Normal expiry, early vacancy/reletting, or late vacancy learned by owner.
Return and accounting. 21 days from the applicable statutory trigger. This state form covers only normal expiry with vacancy on the termination date.
Identify whether the tenant vacated at normal expiry, left early or remained late. The 21-day trigger differs.
Explain every withholding and its reasonable amount. Nonstandard deductions may require a separate agreement. Ordinary wear is excluded.
Legal references. Wis. Stat. ยงยง704.28, 100.20(5); ATCP 134.06; Pierce v. Norwick, No. 96-0067
Research reviewed October 30, 2026. Local ordinances and special tenancies may change the applicable procedure.Fill out the PDF
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