Landlord guides by state
Plain-English answers to the rules independent landlords ask about most — deposits, entry, notices, and more — for Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
Wisconsin Security Deposit Law: The 21-Day Rule and What You Can Deduct
How Wisconsin landlords must handle security deposits: the 21-day return deadline, what you can and cannot deduct, itemized statements, and the check-in inspection.
Read the guideWisconsin Landlord Entry Notice: The 12-Hour Rule
When and how a Wisconsin landlord may enter a rented unit: the 12-hour advance-notice rule, reasonable hours, permitted reasons, and the emergency exception.
Read the guideWisconsin Eviction Notices: 5-Day vs. 14-Day, Explained
The difference between a 5-day and 14-day notice in Wisconsin, when each applies for nonpayment or lease violations, and why the right notice matters before an eviction.
Read the guideMinnesota Security Deposit Law: The 21-Day Rule, Interest, and Deductions
How Minnesota landlords must handle security deposits: the 21-day return deadline, required interest, what you can and cannot deduct, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Read the guideMinnesota Landlord Entry Notice: The 24-Hour Rule
When and how a Minnesota landlord may enter a rented unit: the 24-hour reasonable-notice rule, the 8 a.m.–8 p.m. window, permitted business purposes, and the emergency exception.
Read the guideMinnesota Eviction Notices: The 14-Day Nonpayment Notice
Minnesota now requires a 14-day written notice before filing an eviction for nonpayment of rent. What the notice is, when it applies, and why eviction still goes through the court.
Read the guideIowa Security Deposit Law: The 30-Day Rule and the Two-Month Cap
How Iowa landlords must handle security deposits: the two-month cap, the 30-day return deadline, when the clock starts, what you can deduct, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Read the guideIowa Landlord Entry Notice: The 24-Hour Rule
When and how an Iowa landlord may enter a rented unit: the 24-hour notice rule, entry at reasonable times, permitted reasons, and the emergency exception.
Read the guideIowa Eviction Notices: 3-Day Nonpayment vs. 7-Day Lease Violation
The difference between Iowa’s 3-day nonpayment notice and 7-day lease-violation notice, when each applies, and why eviction still goes through the court.
Read the guideThese guides are general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current law in your state — Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. ch. 704 · ATCP 134), Minnesota (Minn. Stat. ch. 504B), or Iowa (Iowa Code ch. 562A) — or consult an attorney before acting.