Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Wyoming’s Residential Rental Property Act, adopted in 2008, requires tenants to be current on rent before they can enforce a landlord’s repair duties (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1206). Deposits have no cap and are due back within 30 days, or 15 days after the landlord receives a forwarding address.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Wyoming?
A Wyoming landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving the tenant’s forwarding address if later, to return the deposit with an itemized list.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 30 days, or 15 days after a forwarding address |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no rent control and no cap on increases; the lease sets the terms.
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory cap |
| Rent Control Status | No rent control |
How to Evict a Tenant in Wyoming
A Wyoming eviction starts with a 3-day notice to quit before the forcible entry and detainer case is filed.
| Non-Payment Notice | 3 days’ notice to quit |
| Statute Reference | Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no entry statute; the lease controls.
| Notice Required | No statutory period; follow the lease |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed |
What Must a Wyoming Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Wyoming?
Wyoming landlords must keep the unit safe and sanitary with working utilities; a tenant who is current on rent can give written notice and then go to court.
What Wyoming landlords must maintain
- • Maintain the premises in a safe and sanitary condition (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202)
- • Keep electrical, plumbing, heating and supplied appliances in working order
What a Wyoming tenant can do
- • Written notice to repair, with rent paid current
- • Court action for damages or repair orders
| Repair & Deduct | Not provided by Wyoming statute |
| Statute Reference | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1202, 1-21-1206 |