Wisconsin Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Wisconsin?
A landlord may not exclude, forcibly evict, or constructively evict a tenant except through the court eviction procedure under Wis. Stat. ch. 799.
Verified Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(7) · last checked 2026-10-22
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