Landlord Entry Rules in Wisconsin
Wisconsin rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: At least 12 hours' advance notice, unless the tenant agrees to shorter notice. Entry is limited to reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2); Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2)
The rules in Wisconsin
| Landlord entry notice | At least 12 hours' advance notice, unless the tenant agrees to shorter notice. Entry is limited to reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. No notice is needed if the tenant requests or consents to the entry time, in a health or safety emergency, or if the tenant is absent and entry is reasonably needed to protect the premises. The landlord must announce their presence and identify themselves on request (ATCP 134.09(2)(d)). |
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Wisconsin vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | At least 12 hours' advance notice, unless the tenant agrees to shorter notice. Entry is limited to reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. No notice is needed if the tenant requests or consents to the entry time, in a health or safety emergency, or if the tenant is absent and entry is reasonably needed to protect the premises. Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2); Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2) |
| Illinois | No statute (statewide). Entry is governed by the lease and local ordinances. 765 ILCS 705 (Landlord and Tenant Act — no entry provision) |
| Iowa | At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impracticable. Landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access to harass. Tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for inspections, repairs, services, or showings. Iowa Code § 562A.19 |
| Michigan | No statute — no Michigan statute sets a notice period or rules for landlord entry; entry is governed by the lease. MCL 600.2918(3)(b) (no general entry statute) |
| Minnesota | Entry only for a reasonable business purpose, after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' advance notice with a specific time or window. Entry is allowed only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise. No notice is needed if the landlord reasonably suspects that immediate entry is needed to prevent injury to people or property, to check on the tenant's safety, or to comply with local ordinances on unlawful activity. Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Wisconsin FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Wisconsin?
At least 12 hours' advance notice, unless the tenant agrees to shorter notice. Entry is limited to reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. No notice is needed if the tenant requests or consents to the entry time, in a health or safety emergency, or if the tenant is absent and entry is reasonably needed to protect the premises. (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2); Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2))
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