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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Wisconsin

We found no Wisconsin statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; a month-to-month tenancy can be ended only at the end of a rental period with at least 28 days' written notice, and local governments may not regulate rent.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wisconsin at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 28 days to end tenancy
This research found no Wisconsin statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy can be ended only at the end of a rental period with at least 28 days' notice (Wis. Stat. 704.19).
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap; cities, villages, towns and counties may not regulate the amount of rent.

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The rules in Wisconsin

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Wisconsin?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Wisconsin: No specific statute; 28 days to end tenancy. This research found no Wisconsin statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy can be ended only at the end of a rental period with at least 28 days' notice (Wis. Stat. 704.19).

Does Wisconsin limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Wisconsin: no statewide cap. No statewide cap; cities, villages, towns and counties may not regulate the amount of rent.

Where do the Wisconsin rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Wis. Stat. 704.19 and Wis. Stat. 66.1015. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.