Wisconsin law
Real Estate Laws in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin real-estate law is governed principally by Wis. Stat. chs. 703 (Condominiums), 706 (Conveyances of Real Property), and 846 (Foreclosures). Wisconsin is a mortgage-theory state that traditionally uses mortgages (not deeds of trust) as the residential security instrument, and residential foreclosures proceed judicially under Wis. Stat. ch. 846. Wisconsin has one of the longest statutory redemption periods of any state — with a 6-month redemption period in most residential foreclosures (and up to 12 months where the borrower waives deficiency).
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Key Wisconsin Statutes
Wisconsin's principal real-property-conveyance statute — covering deeds, statute of frauds, and recording requirements.
Wisconsin requires judicial foreclosure of residential mortgages. The statute provides for redemption periods and strict compliance with notice requirements.
Wisconsin's condominium statute — governing condominium declarations, associations, and unit-owner rights.
Wisconsin's local zoning authority — granted to counties (§ 59.69), towns (§ 60.61), and cities and villages (§ 62.23).
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