Wisconsin 30 Day Notice to Cure or Vacate

The “30 Day Notice to Cure or Vacate Premises” is a warning, stating that the tenant has violated the lease agreement and/or is late with rent and must pay or fix the violation, vacate the premises OR face eviction. This notice is used for tenants with leases of more then one year.

Who: This is given to a tenant who has a lease of more then one year and is behind on the rent, or has violated the lease agreement.

What: The 30 Day Notice to Cure or Vacate Premises is the required notice used before eviction proceedings are initiated.

When: Use this notice at least 30 days before filing in the appropriate court for an eviction, provided the tenant has not paid or cured the violation.

IMPORTANT Wisconsin has complicated eviction requirements. It is suggested that an attorney be consulted before attempting an eviction.

Note: Service of Notice requirements may differ from county to county.

Wisconsin Rental Forms and Templates

• Wisconsin Non-Standard Lease Provisions Addendum: This Addendum allows Wisconsin Landlords to deduct additional expenses from the security deposit besides standard deductions.
• Wisconsin 5 Day Notice to Vacate (Drug Offense): Use this form if the police notify you of drug-related activity at your Wisconsin rental property.
• Wisconsin 5 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate: This form should be used for late rent payments for monthly Lease Agreements or for late payments for Lease Agreements of less than one year if it’s the first time the Tenant has been late with rent.
• Wisconsin 30-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate: This form should be used when a Tenant has violated a Lease Agreement that has a term of more than one year.
• Wisconsin 14-Day Notice to Vacate: This form can be used to initiate eviction proceedings in certain circumstances when the Lease Agreement is less than one year.
• Wisconsin 28-Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy: This form is used to end a periodic tenancy. It can be for any reason or for no reason at all.
• Wisconsin 5 Day Notice to Cure or Vacate: This form notifies Tenants that they have violated a Lease term and must cure the violation or vacate the premises.
• Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law Summary: This resource outlines Landlord and Tenant rights and obligations in Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Rent Certificate: This form is required for Tenants that are going to claim Homestead Credit on their Wisconsin taxes.

State-Specific Forms