Information for Landlords

Before filing an eviction, remember! Landlords can access help for NO COST through The Rental Housing Resource Center. Staff can work with these topics and more:
  • Rent payment missed, late or partial payment, and applying for rental assistance
  • Maintenance, repairs, pests
  • Breach of lease agreement terms
  • Communication problems
  • Disruptive behavior / 911 calls
  • Security Deposit / Payment for damages

Small Claims Eviction Information

Eviction Notice Grid

This grid will help you decide which type of notice must be used during the eviction process. Match the type of lease / rental agreement you have (found on the top row of the grid), and the reason for the eviction (found on the left column of the grid). For more information on the types of notices or reasons for evictions, use the Eviction Checklist below.

Click here for the eviction notice grid.

5-day, 14-day, 28-day notices and others
See Wisconsin Legal Blank for most accurate and up-to-date notices. 

EVICTION FILING CHECKLIST:  This checklist explains how to file an eviction action (click here for the Eviction Checklist)
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Would you like the forms and step-by-step checklist needed to start an eviction ?
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REMEMBER: ​You can get help with Landlord-Tenant issues at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Brief legal advice and referral information provided.

Forms

SC-500 
Small Claims Summons & Complaint

Milwaukee County Specific Forms
SC-500 (English/Spanish) (pdf)

Eviction Complaint Page 2 (required for Milwaukee County)

Affidavit of Service of Notice of Terminating Tenancy

GF-175
Declaration of Non-Military Service Form ​
Fee Waiver Forms
If you are unable to pay the filing fees, and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive the fees by completing form CV-410A&B below. 

Form CV-410A
Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs - Affidavit of Indigency

Form CV-410B
Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs
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