Rent Clarified
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Milwaukee

Wisconsin bans local rent control. Milwaukee has no cap; 28-day (one rental period) notice is required.

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State rules that apply in Milwaukee

No statewide rent cap; local rent control prohibited. 28-day written notice (one rental period) required. Required notice: 28 days.

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Legal Action of Wisconsin

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Wis. Stat. §704

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.