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Wisconsin Security Deposit Itemization Requirements

When a Wisconsin landlord keeps part of a security deposit, the tenant should receive a written statement showing the amounts withheld. That lets each charge be reviewed against the lease, condition evidence and permissible withholding rules.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20263 official sources cited
Written statementRequired

For security-deposit withholdings.

Review methodLine by line

Match each amount to the claimed damage, rent, utility or other permissible basis.

What to compare with the statement

  • Move-in and move-out condition evidence.
  • Unpaid rent ledger, if rent is claimed.
  • Utility statements if the landlord paid utilities charged to the tenant.
  • Repair or replacement documentation.
  • Lease clauses tied to the claimed obligation.

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Compare statements, receipts, invoices and supporting-document rules.
Check the exact trigger and charge type. Wisconsin’s 21-day rule can work differently after early move-out, and routine turnover cleaning should not be confused with tenant-caused damage. Educational information only.

Official sources

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionTenants' Rights and Responsibilities ↗

Official Wisconsin consumer guidance covering the 21-day deposit timeline, permissible withholdings, itemization and routine carpet-cleaning treatment.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionLandlord-Tenant Guide — Security Deposits ↗

Official agency guide explaining ATCP 134.06 deposit return and withholding rules.

Wisconsin LegislatureWis. Stat. § 704.28 — Withholding from security deposits ↗

Wisconsin statute governing amounts that may be withheld from a residential security deposit.

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