Madison Renters

Get Your Security Deposit Back in Madison

Your Madison landlord has 21 days to return your security deposit after you move out. Know your rights and hold them accountable.

21

Days to return

$1,300

Avg. rent

270K

Population

Madison Local Info

Wisconsin requires deposits be returned within 21 days. Madison has a strong rental market driven by the university, and tenants can recover 2x wrongfully withheld amounts.

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Wisconsin Security Deposit Law

Return Deadline

21 days after move-out

Penalty for Late Return

Landlord forfeits the right to withhold; you can recover double your deposit amount

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