Wisconsin Notice & Entry Laws

Wisconsin's administrative regulations require landlords to give at least 12 hours advance notice before entering a tenant's unit for non-emergency purposes (ATCP 134.

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Key Rules

Notice Required
At least 12 hours advance notice required (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09)
Permissible Entry Reasons
Repairs, inspections, showing unit, emergencies
Emergency Entry
Permitted without advance notice for genuine emergencies
Time Of Entry
Reasonable times only

Applicable Statutes

Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2)

Landlord right of entry: must give advance notice and entry must be at reasonable times. Wisconsin administrative regulations require at least 12 hours advance notice for most entries.

Legal Aid Resources

Wisconsin Judicare

715-842-1681

Northern and Central Wisconsin

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