MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection unveils the top consumer complaints of 2025.
Housing disputes once again garnered the largest number of complaints. Landlord-tenant issues were the number one complaint of 2025 with 2,620. Problems including mold, infestations and security deposit returns have made landlord-tenant issues the top complaint category for Wisconsin consumers since 2022.
Telemarketing complaints were the second most reported with 1,283, followed by 641 home improvement complaints.
You can file a complaint by visiting DATCP’s website or calling the consumer hotline.