Foreclosure Law in Wisconsin

This page covers foreclosure law as it applies in Wisconsin — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what foreclosure protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern foreclosure in Wisconsin

Wisconsin state law

Chapter 801 — Civil Procedure - Commencement of Action and Venue WI 801 § 801.05
Cited in 105 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 802 — Civil Procedure - Pleadings, Motions and Pretrial Practice WI 802 § 802.03
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 846 — Real Estate Foreclosure WI 846 § 846.10
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 846 — Real Estate Foreclosure WI 846 § 846.165
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 846 — Real Estate Foreclosure WI 846 § 846.101
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 757 — General Provisions Concerning Courts of Record, Judges, Attorneys and Clerks WI 757 § 757.69
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for foreclosure in Wisconsin.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Avoiding Foreclosureagency
Funds free or low-cost housing counseling nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a HUD-approved housing counselor in Florida who can help evaluate your options at no charge.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Housing Counselinghotline
Free foreclosure-prevention counseling from HUD-approved agencies nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a counselor near you.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.