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Get your security deposit back in Wisconsin

Your landlord must act within 21 days after the tenant surrenders the premises under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5). If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

21 days
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What Wisconsin law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 21 days after the tenant surrenders the premises
StatuteWis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5) — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingViolations of ATCP 134 can make the landlord liable for double the tenant's pecuniary loss plus attorney's fees under § 100.20(5).
Worth knowingEnforced as an unfair trade practice — strong fee-shifting for tenants.

This is general legal information about Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5), not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $3,000 plus attorney’s fees.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5) and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Wisconsin letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5), the 21-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Wisconsin deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wisconsin?
Under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5), the landlord generally must act within 21 days after the tenant surrenders the premises. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Wisconsin deadline?
Violations of ATCP 134 can make the landlord liable for double the tenant's pecuniary loss plus attorney's fees under § 100.20(5). A written demand letter that cites Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5) puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Wisconsin?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 134.06; Wis. Stat. § 100.20(5), and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Wisconsin attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.