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Wisconsin Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

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A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

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What Wisconsin law requires

Security deposit cap: Wisconsin does not limit how much a landlord can charge as a security deposit.
Wis. Stat. § 704.28 · source
Deposit return deadline: 21 days after move-out
Wis. Stat. § 704.28(4); Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06(2) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 28 days
Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3) · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 5 days
Wis. Stat. § 704.17(1)-(3) · source
Landlord entry notice: 1 day
Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2); Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2) · source
Late fee guidance: no statutory cap
Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(8) · source

Frequently asked questions

Is a move-in checklist legally required?

Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.

Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?

Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.

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