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Wisconsin Landlord Notice of Entry Template

The notice Wisconsin requires before a landlord enters an occupied unit — 12 hours under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09 — with the reason, the window and the delivery record filled in from the tenant's record.

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12 hoursNotice required12 hours
No noticeEmergency entryAllowed without notice
ListedPermitted reasonsInspect, repairs, show the unit
StatuteWisconsin referenceWis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09

When does a Wisconsin landlord need to give notice?

Pick the situation. The period on each card is Wisconsin's minimum — your lease can require more, never less.

12hours
Repairs & inspections12 hours. State the reason and a window of a few hours, at a reasonable time of day.Sent from the tenant record
12hours
Showing the unitProspective tenants, buyers, appraisers or contractors — same notice as repairs; Wisconsin lists showings among the permitted reasons.Sent from the tenant record
No notice
EmergencyAllowed without notice. Burst pipe, fire, gas, a threat to health or safety — enter, then tell the tenant what happened and why.Reference
Never
Tenant refuses entryA tenant cannot refuse a proper notice for a permitted reason; repeated refusal is a lease violation. Never enter by force — document and use the violation notice.Reference

What a Wisconsin notice of entry must contain

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Tenant name(s) and the unit addressName each person on the lease; the notice binds all of them.
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The date and a time windowAt least 12 hours ahead, as Wisconsin requires; a window of a few hours at a reasonable time of day.Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09
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The reason for entryWisconsin permits: Inspect, repairs, show the unit. Name the one that applies.
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Who will enterYou, your manager, a contractor, or a prospective tenant — the tenant is entitled to know.
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How it was deliveredWritten notice: hand delivery, posting on the door, mail, or email/text if the lease allows electronic notices. Keep the date.auto-logged
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Your name and a contactSo the tenant can ask to reschedule; a reasonable request to move the time is usually worth granting.

How it works

1 · Open the tenant's recordResidents → the tenant → Messages. Write the notice with the date, window and reason; the address and names are already on the record.
2 · Send itDelivered by email and in the tenant portal (and by text where the tenant has opted in), time-stamped.
3 · Keep the recordThe message thread is the proof of notice if entry is ever disputed; add a note after the visit.

Wisconsin entry notice FAQ

How much notice must a Wisconsin landlord give before entering?

12 hours (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09).

Can I enter without notice in an emergency?

Allowed without notice. Tell the tenant afterwards what happened and what was done.

What reasons allow entry?

Inspect, repairs, show the unit.

Can the tenant refuse?

Not a proper notice for a permitted reason. Repeated refusal is a lease violation; never enter by force — document it and use the lease-violation notice.

Does a text or email count as notice?

Only if the lease allows electronic notices. The in-app message is emailed and shown in the tenant portal, time-stamped; print it for hand delivery where paper is required.

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Notice periods are Wisconsin's statutory minimums as of 2026, reviewed against Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 704 (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.

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