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Town of Woodruff, WI local landlord rules

0 of 13 topics checked What this means

State law also applies. See Wisconsin landlord-tenant law and the Wisconsin landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Quick facts

TopicAt a glance
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)Yes. A license is needed for more than 10 nights a year, and stays may not be shorter than seven consecutive days (§ 401-3). Property managers need a license (§ 401-4).
Property manager licensingYes, for short-term rentals. Acting as a property manager for a short-term rental requires a Town property manager license (§ 401-4).

Details & sources

Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

Yes. A license is needed for more than 10 nights a year, and stays may not be shorter than seven consecutive days (§ 401-3). Property managers need a license (§ 401-4).

Verified Source: Woodruff Code ch. 401, § 401-3, § 401-4 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Property manager licensing

Yes, for short-term rentals. Acting as a property manager for a short-term rental requires a Town property manager license (§ 401-4).

Verified Source: Woodruff Code ch. 401, § 401-4 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Research coverage

0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.

TopicStatusSubtopics done
Deposits Not researched0 of 2
Deposit return deadlines Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Rent increases and rent control Not researched0 of 1
Late fees Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Landlord entry Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Repairs and habitability Not researched0 of 1
Screening and application fees Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Fair housing and assistance animals Not researched0 of 1
Disclosures Not researched0 of 2
Renewal and termination Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Eviction Not researched0 of 3
Registration and licensing Partially researched1 of 3
Short-term rentals Partially researched1 of 2

Also applies statewide

Wisconsin rules that also apply in Town of Woodruff:

Security deposit limit
No maximum. Wisconsin's security deposit rule covers check-in, return and withholding, but sets no cap on the amount. Verified Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06 · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Wisconsin security deposit limit page
Deposit return deadline
Within 21 days after the trigger date (usually the date the rental agreement ends): return the deposit, less permitted amounts, with a written itemized statement of anything withheld. Verified Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06(2), (4) · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Wisconsin deposit return deadline page
Notice to enter
At least 12 hours' advance notice and entry at reasonable times, only to inspect, repair, or show the unit, unless the tenant consents, there's an emergency, or entry is needed to protect the premises while the tenant is away. Verified Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2) · last checked 2026-10-30 · Full Wisconsin notice to enter page
Late fees
Late fees only as specifically provided in the rental agreement. Rent prepayments must be applied first, and there can be no fee for not paying a late fee. Verified Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(8) · last checked 2026-10-22 · Full Wisconsin late fees page

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