FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
(Wisconsin)
[// GUIDANCE: Wisconsin landlord-tenant law is governed by Wis. Stat. Chapter 704. For nonpayment of rent, Wisconsin requires FIVE (5) days' notice for month-to-month tenancies. For terms of one year or more, FOURTEEN (14) days' notice is required. See Wis. Stat. § 704.17. Verify current requirements before use.]
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
NOTICE TO TENANT
You are in default due to nonpayment of rent.
AMOUNT DUE
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Past Due Rent | $[AMOUNT] |
| Late Fee | $[AMOUNT] |
| TOTAL | $[TOTAL] |
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 704.17, you must within:
☐ FIVE (5) DAYS (month-to-month tenancy)
☐ FOURTEEN (14) DAYS (term of one year or more)
either:
1. PAY IN FULL the rent due; OR
2. VACATE the premises.
CONSEQUENCES
Failure to comply will result in the Landlord filing an Eviction (Small Claims) action in Wisconsin Circuit Court.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- Right to Cure: Payment within the notice period voids this notice.
- Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law: Wis. Stat. Chapter 704.
- Warranty of Habitability: Wis. Stat. § 704.07.
- Retaliation Prohibited: Wis. Stat. § 704.45.
- Security Deposit: Wis. Stat. § 704.28.
- ATCP 134: Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134 provides additional tenant protections.
- Legal Assistance: Legal Action of Wisconsin: 1-888-278-0633; State Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 362-9082
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
Served on [DATE] by:
☐ Personal delivery
☐ Leaving at dwelling with person of suitable age
☐ Posting AND mailing
[// GUIDANCE: Wis. Stat. § 704.21 specifies service methods.]
LANDLORD SIGNATURE
Name: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney for guidance.