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Wisconsin Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-31

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Wisconsin?

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

Related Wisconsin rules

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

Interest on deposits

Wisconsin's landlord-tenant statute (ch. 704) and the ATCP 134 residential rental rules do not require interest on security deposits (full-text search).

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. ch. 704; Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 134 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Wisconsin interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

At move-in, the landlord must give a new residential tenant a check-in sheet for noting the unit's condition. The tenant has 7 days to complete and return it. It is not required on renewal.

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.08 · last checked 2026-10-30 · Full Wisconsin move-in/move-out checklist page

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All Wisconsin landlord-tenant law · Wisconsin landlord FAQ · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone) · Move-in checklist

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