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Wisconsin security deposit statement template
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Your Wisconsin security deposit statement has 2 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.
- A written statement of each item withheld and its amount
A security deposit statement template set up for Wisconsin. In Word and PDF.
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Wisconsin Security deposit statement Template
Landlord or property manager
Tenant names
Rental unit address
Tenant's forwarding address
Date the tenant moved out
Date of this statement
Security deposit held
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Wisconsin rules for this report
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- The landlord returns the deposit, less lawful withholding, within 21 days after the rental agreement ends, or after the dates the rules set for early or late move-outsWisconsin Statutes s. 704.28 (4) · Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06 (2)
- If any of the deposit is withheld, the landlord gives a written statement accounting for all amounts withheld, describing each item of physical damage or other claim and the amount withheld for eachWisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06 (4) (a)
- Nothing may be withheld for normal wear and tear, or for damage the tenant cannot reasonably be held responsible forWisconsin Statutes s. 704.28 (3) · Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06 (3) (c)
- For the premises, the standard withholding is limited to amounts reasonably necessary for tenant damage, waste or neglectWisconsin Statutes s. 704.28 (1) (a)
- No landlord may intentionally misrepresent or falsify a claim against the deposit, including the cost of repairsWisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06 (4) (b)
- If asked, the landlord gives the list within 30 days after the request, or within 7 days after notifying the previous tenant of their deductions, whichever is later; it may say which items were repaired and need not name the previous tenant or the amountsWisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 134.06 (1) (b)
What is in it
- Itemized deductionsDeduction, Why it is charged, Supported by, Amount
- Move-out conditionTwo to four sentences from the notes on the unit's condition at move-out compared with move-in, including anything noted as normal wear and tear and not charged, and photos if the notes mention them. Never state amounts.
- Refund and questionsHow the refund is paid or the balance should be paid, and where (from the notes, such as a check mailed to the forwarding address), and that the tenant may contact the landlord with questions. Never state amounts: the accounting table shows them.
Rules last reviewed October 23, 2026. Read the full Wisconsin security deposit statement requirements.