Milwaukee Renters

Get Your Security Deposit Back in Milwaukee

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

21

Days to return

$1,100

Avg. rent

580K

Population

Milwaukee Local Info

Wisconsin allows 21 days for deposit return — one of the shorter deadlines. Milwaukee tenants can recover 2x the amount wrongfully withheld.

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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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