WI Security Deposit and Damages

[Brandon V.]

Hi Everyone,

I had a tenant move out on October 20th.  They did not pay for October Rent and did some considerable damages and I'm just making sure I am doing the right process here.  I am about to send them a certified letter with a copy of the move out inspection, what they owe, and an itemized deductions list and giving her 21 days to pay.  I have taken photos of the place before without dates and after with the dates on it as well as a signed move in condition report from them.  The majority of the repairs were done by myself and my father.  After she doesn't pay (since she didn't pay rent, why would she pay this?), I file for small claims and sue her correct?  Then I would have to hire a collections agency to garnish her wages.  Does this sound right and fair for Wisconsin?

Here is what my itemized deductions look like.  Does this seem reasonable and I believe I should go after her for these deductions.  Would it be worth it in this case?  Thanks everyone.

Credits:
Security Deposit:			$     800.00
Other Rent:			$               -
Other Deposits:			$               -
Total Credits:			$     800.00
Debits:
Rent for Period 10/01/2018-10/31/2018:			$     800.00
General, Damages, Repairs and Disposal:
Low Mowing:			$        40.00
Remove Weeds			$        25.00
Key Replacements per Lease Agreement (3 Keys @$50.00)			$     150.00
New Locks			$     100.00
Repair Drywall large holes in Living Room and remove nails			$        25.00
Replace and change All Light Bulbs (8 total @ $5.00 each)			$        40.00
Painting of Living Room, Dining Room, and both bedrooms due to damage beyond normal wear and tear (20 hours @ $30/hour			$     600.00
Kitchen:
Refrigerator Cleaning			$        75.00
Oven Cleaning			$        75.00
Oven Drip Pan Replacement			$        35.00
Sweep and Mop Floors			$        25.00
Total Debits			$  1,990.00
Total Credits			$     800.00
Total Debits			$  1,990.00
Total Due to Landlord			$  1,190.00