Your landlord generally has 21 days in Wisconsin to return your security deposit or provide a written statement of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Wisconsin Statutes § 704.28 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 21 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide a written statement of deductions within 21 days after the tenant vacates.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 21-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or a written statement of deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Wisconsin Statutes § 704.28 with Wisconsin Statutes § 100.20(5) and Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134, a tenant may recover twice the pecuniary loss plus costs and reasonable attorney fees; Wisconsin small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $10,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Wisconsin attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.