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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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