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Notice to Vacate · WI
Wisconsin notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Wisconsin, cited to Wis. Stat. § 704.19.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 28 days
- Landlord notice
- 28 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- Wis. Stat. § 704.19
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a tenant must provide 28 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Wis. Stat. § 704.19, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a landlord must give 28 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Wis. Stat. § 704.19.)
Does Wisconsin require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Wisconsin does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under Wis. Stat. § 704.19.
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