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Wisconsin late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Grace period
None in the statute

No amount cap or grace period; a late fee is allowed only if the rental agreement provides for it. Rent prepayments must be applied first, and no fee may be charged for not paying a late fee.

Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(8) · read on 2026-11-09

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No statutory maximum
Wisconsin's statute sets no dollar or percentage ceiling. The fee must be written in the lease, and courts strike fees that look like a penalty rather than a fair estimate of the landlord's cost — so we show no « maximum » here.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Wisconsin: No amount cap or grace period; a late fee is allowed only if the rental agreement provides for it. Rent prepayments must be applied first, and no fee may be charged for not paying a late fee.
Source: Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(8) · read on 2026-11-09

Wisconsin: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's statute sets no cap. No amount cap or grace period; a late fee is allowed only if the rental agreement provides for it. Rent prepayments must be applied first, and no fee may be charged for not paying a late fee.

Is there a grace period for late rent in Wisconsin?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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