Wisconsin Eviction Notice

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
And All Other Occupants

Premises Address:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

From Landlord or Authorized Agent:
[[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]], -

Wisconsin Eviction Notice Requirements Overview (WI Stat. § 704.17 and Related Provisions)

Wisconsin law (primarily Wis. Stat. § 704.17) governs notices required to terminate a tenancy and commence eviction proceedings. Proper notice is a prerequisite to filing an eviction action (unlawful detainer) in circuit court. Self-help evictions are strictly prohibited. Landlords may not change locks, shut off utilities, remove personal property, or use force or threats to regain possession without a court order.

Key Notice Periods (per task legal specifications):

• 5-day notice for non-payment of rent (pay or quit).
• 5-day notice for lease violations with right to cure.
• 14-day notice for repeat violations within 12 months (no right to cure).
• 28-day notice for month-to-month termination without cause.

Notice must be served personally on the tenant or by posting on the main entrance door of the premises plus mailing a copy to the tenant's last known address (or as otherwise permitted by Wis. Stat. § 704.21). After the notice period expires without cure or vacation, the landlord may file suit in the circuit court for the county where the property is located.

This document provides ready-to-use notice forms for the primary grounds, plus proof-of-service certificates.

NOTICE TYPE SELECTION TABLE

NOTICE TYPE 1, 5-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT (Nonpayment of Rent, WI Stat. § 704.17(1))

5-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter the "Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due for the Premises described above.

Itemized Rent Owed:

Demand:

You must do one of the following within FIVE (5) DAYS after service of this notice (not counting the day of service):

1. Pay the full amount of rent owed shown above in the sum of $[[Total Rent Owed]] to the Landlord or Agent at the address or method listed below. Payment must be received (not merely mailed or postmarked) by the deadline.

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate within the five-day period, the tenancy will terminate and the landlord will commence eviction proceedings in circuit court to recover possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

Payment Instructions: Deliver payment to [[Payment Location or Mailing Address for Rent]] or by [[accepted methods, e.g., cash, money order, cashier's check, or electronic payment to account [[details]]]]., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE 2, 5-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Lease Violation with Right to Cure, WI Stat. § 704.17(2))

5-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have breached the terms of your rental agreement or Wisconsin law by the following conduct or omission:

Description of Violation:

[[Detailed description of the lease violation or prohibited conduct, e.g., "Unauthorized pet in the Premises in violation of Section X of the lease and no written consent obtained."]]

Date(s) Violation Observed or Occurred: [[Date(s)]]

Cure Required:

You must cure the violation (completely correct the condition or cease the conduct) within FIVE (5) DAYS after service of this notice. If the violation is cured within the five-day period, the tenancy will continue. If the violation is not cured within five days, the rental agreement will terminate and you must vacate the Premises.

Examples of curable violations may include (but are not limited to) unauthorized occupants, failure to maintain the Premises in a clean condition, or other breaches that can be fully remedied.

If you fail to cure or vacate, the landlord will file an eviction action in circuit court., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE 3, 14-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION (REPEAT VIOLATION, NO CURE RIGHT) (Repeat Violation Within 12 Months or Serious Breach, WI Stat. § 704.17(3))

14-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NO RIGHT TO CURE)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have committed a repeat of the same or substantially similar noncompliance for which you previously received written notice within the past twelve (12) months, or that you have engaged in conduct constituting a serious breach (including but not limited to illegal activity, destruction of property, or other non-remediable breach) under WI Stat. § 704.17(3).

Description of the Current / Repeat Violation:

[[Detailed description]]

Date of Prior Written Notice (if repeat): [[Prior Notice Date]]

Prior Violation Summary: [[Brief summary of prior notice]]

Current Violation Date(s): [[Dates]]

Because this is a repeat violation within twelve (12) months (or involves conduct for which no cure right exists), you have no right to cure. The rental agreement is terminated effective [[Termination Date, 14 days after service]].

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before [[Vacate Deadline]].

If you remain after that date, the landlord will immediately commence eviction proceedings in circuit court to obtain a judgment for possession., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE 4, 28-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION (MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY, NO CAUSE) (Termination Without Cause for Periodic Tenancy, WI Stat. § 704.17(4) and § 704.19)

28-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

STATE OF WISCONSIN
County of [[County Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter the "Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Wisconsin [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the landlord is terminating the month-to-month (or other periodic) rental agreement for the Premises described above.

The tenancy will terminate on [[Termination Date, at least twenty-eight (28) days from service, aligned to a rent period if required by the lease or law]].

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before that date. If you remain, the landlord will file an action in circuit court for possession.

This notice is given without cause. It is not based on any allegation of tenant noncompliance or breach., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

METHOD OF SERVICE AND PROOF OF SERVICE

Wisconsin law requires that notice be served in a manner reasonably calculated to give the tenant actual notice. Acceptable methods include:

• Personal delivery to the tenant.

• Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the main entrance door of the Premises and mailing a copy to the tenant's last known address (commonly used when personal delivery is not possible).

• Other methods permitted by Wis. Stat. § 704.21 or court rules.

This notice was served by (check one and complete):

• [ ] Personal delivery to [[Tenant Name]] on [[Date/Time]] at [[Location]] by [[Server Name]].

• [ ] Posted in a conspicuous place on the main entrance door of the Premises on [[Date/Time]] and mailed by first-class (or certified) mail to the tenant's last known address on [[Mailing Date]].

• [ ] Other method permitted by law: [[Describe]] on [[Date]].

Server / Agent Signature for Proof:

_______________________________________________
Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Title/Relation: [[e.g., Process Server / Landlord / Agent]]
Date of Service: [[Date]]

Attach return receipt, affidavit of service, or dated photograph of posting plus mailing receipt as additional proof., -

COURT FILING NOTE

After the applicable notice period expires without payment, cure, or vacation, the landlord may file a complaint for eviction (unlawful detainer) in the circuit court for the county in which the Premises is located. A judgment for possession (and possibly monetary damages) must be obtained from the court before the tenant may be removed by the sheriff. Landlords are strongly advised to use current Wisconsin court forms, follow local court procedures, and consider consulting an attorney or legal aid for complex cases. Strict compliance with notice content, timing, and service is required; defective notice may result in dismissal of the action., -

Numbered Key Wisconsin Eviction Rules (Blank Lines Between)

1. 5-day notice is required for non-payment of rent; tenant has five days to pay or vacate.

2. 5-day notice with right to cure applies to most first-time lease violations that can be remedied.

3. 14-day unconditional quit notice applies to repeat violations of the same or similar breach within twelve (12) months; no cure right.

4. 28-day notice is required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

5. Notice must be served personally or by posting on the main door plus mailing a copy to the tenant.

6. Eviction actions are filed in circuit court; a court judgment and writ are required before removal.

7. Self-help evictions (lockouts, utility shutoffs, property removal) are illegal under Wisconsin law.

8. Landlords must follow exact statutory language and timing; using incorrect periods or forms may invalidate the notice.

9. Tenants may raise defenses in court, including improper notice, retaliation, or breach of habitability by landlord.

10. Both parties should document service thoroughly with affidavits, photos, and mail receipts., -

*Wisconsin Eviction Notice, Template example. Not professional legal advice. Use of this form must comply with the current Wisconsin statutes (WI Stat. §§ 704.17, 704.19, 704.21, and Chapter 799 for small claims/eviction procedure) and local circuit court rules as of 2026-06. Verify all periods, service methods, and filing requirements with current law and court staff before use. Figures and procedures are subject to change. All user values use [[Token Name]]. Numbered items on own lines with blank lines between.*, -

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