Tenant Rights in Wyoming

Security Deposits

• Maximum amountNo statutory limit. Landlords may charge any amount.
• Return deadline30 days after the tenancy ends (or within 15 days of receiving the tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later, but not to exceed 30 days).

Landlord may deduct for unpaid rent and damages beyond normal wear and tear. Must provide an itemized statement. Failure to provide the statement or return the deposit within 30 days forfeits the landlord's right to withhold any portion.

Eviction Process

• Notice requirements3-day notice for nonpayment of rent (with right to cure by paying rent due). For lease violations, notice depends on the nature of the violation. Month-to-month tenancies require notice equal to the rental period.
• Judicial eviction requiredYes
• Estimated timeline2 to 4 weeks for uncontested cases through circuit court.

Rent Control

Wyoming has no rent control laws at any level of government.

Repair and Habitability

• Repair and deductNot allowed
• Rent withholdingNot allowed
• Retaliation protectionNo

Lease Termination

• Month-to-month noticeNotice equal to the rental period (typically 30 days for month-to-month) by either party.

Tenant may be liable for remaining rent. Wyoming does not impose a statutory duty on landlords to mitigate. Military members may terminate under the SCRA.

Key Statutes

• Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Law: Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211
• Security Deposits: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207 to 1-21-1208
• Forcible Entry and Detainer: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1001 et seq.

When to Get Legal Help

• You're facing eviction, especially with short notice
• Your landlord is withholding a large security deposit
• You believe you're being discriminated against
• Your unit has serious habitability issues the landlord refuses to fix

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there a security deposit limit in Wyoming?

  No. Wyoming has no statutory cap on security deposits. The deposit must be returned within 30 days after the tenancy ends, with an itemized list of deductions.

• Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Wyoming?

  No. Wyoming does not provide a statutory repair-and-deduct or rent withholding remedy. Tenants must pursue other remedies such as contacting local authorities or filing suit.

• How much notice does a landlord need for eviction for nonpayment in Wyoming?

  A landlord must give a 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent. The tenant can cure by paying the rent owed within the 3-day period.

• Does Wyoming have retaliation protections for tenants?

  No. Wyoming does not have a specific anti-retaliation statute for tenants. This is one of the few states without explicit statutory protection against retaliatory actions by landlords.

Sources

• Wyoming Statutes Title 1, Chapter 21 - Forcible Entry and Detainer