Everything you need to know about rent & lease debt in Wisconsin: the statute of limitations is 6 years, garnishment is capped at 20% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
6 years
Statute of limitations (oral/implied contracts)
$3,200
Avg. rent & lease debt in US
20% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In Wisconsin, rent & lease debt falls under oral/implied contracts with a statute of limitations of 6 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Wisconsin law.
Credit/Open
6 years
Written
6 years
Oral
6 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Wisconsin-specific laws like the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
In Wisconsin, the SOL for this debt type is 6 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for rent & lease debt in Wisconsin, garnishment is limited to: 20% of disposable earnings.
Wisconsin Consumer Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Wisconsin-specific protections apply to your rent & lease debt case:
All Wisconsin Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
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