Wisconsin · Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out in Wisconsin?
No reason needed for month-to-month, but 28 days' written notice.
Why, and the exact law
Unpaid rent or a lease breach: a 5-day notice to fix it, or a 14-day notice to leave.
From Wis. Stat. § 704.17, read Oct 6, 2026. Show the law
“Tenants may be given either a written 5-day or
14-day notice to vacate the property …”
Wis. Stat. § 704.17 · datcp.wi.gov Every rule here, word for word (1)
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Wisconsin termination and eviction notice rules
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed for month-to-month, but 28 days' written notice.
Unpaid rent or a lease breach: a 5-day notice to fix it, or a 14-day notice to leave.
The law, word for word
“Tenants may be given either a written 5-day or
14-day notice to vacate the property …”
Wis. Stat. § 704.17 · datcp.wi.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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