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Wisconsin Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's residential landlord-tenant law (ch. 704 and ATCP 134) sets no late-fee grace period for residential tenancies (full-text search). The 5-day late-fee rule in ch. 704 applies only to self-service storage units.

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. ch. 704; Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 134 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-15

Related Wisconsin rules

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

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Month-to-month, week-to-week, and leases of one year or less: 5 days' written notice to pay or vacate (leases over a year: see statute).

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.17(1p)(a), (2)(a) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Wisconsin eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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