Wisconsin Security Deposit Evidence Guide
For a Wisconsin security deposit dispute, the most important evidence usually shows timing, condition, and accounting: lease end date, move-out and key return, photos, check-in notes, itemized written accounting, and proof of delivery.
Keep these records
- Lease and security deposit amount.
- Rental agreement end date.
- Move-out, surrender, and key-return proof.
- Check-in damage notes and preexisting damage records.
- Move-out photos and videos.
- Current mailing/contact address.
- Any itemized written accounting from the landlord.
- Refund checks, envelopes, emails, texts, and delivery records.
- Demand letters and proof they were sent.
If deductions are claimed
Compare the claimed deductions to the allowed categories and normal-wear limits. Wisconsin evidence often turns on whether the charge is actual damage, unpaid rent, actual utility amounts, or a properly authorized nonstandard rental provision.
Related Wisconsin guides
- Wisconsin security deposit deadline
- Wisconsin move-out checklist
- What can a Wisconsin landlord deduct?
- Wisconsin security deposit demand letter
The guide above helps you organize the record. The paid system gives you the letters that use that record at each step.