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Wisconsin Security Deposit Law

What Happens If a Landlord Does Not Return the Security Deposit in Wisconsin?

This question is about Wisconsin Security Deposit Law

If a landlord in Wisconsin does not return the security deposit within the 21 day limit, the tenant stands to recover double the withheld sum plus legal costs associated with its recovery in Small Claims Court, if required.

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The information for this answer was found on our Wisconsin Security Deposit Law answers.

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