Nicotine - Normal Wear & Tear or Damage

[Jeremy Anhalt]

I have a tenant moving out after residing in the apartment for 5 years. She is a heavy smoker and the nicotine is dripping off the blinds. Needless to say, all walls and ceilings will need to be primed and painted. Should this be considered normal wear and tear or can some of the cost be deducted from the deposit? I am in Wisconsin.