Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Wyoming landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Wyoming Statutes 1-21). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Wyoming at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 30 days; a second deadline applies to deductions. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Wyoming Statutes 1-21.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory limit
- Return deadline
- 30 days; a second deadline applies to deductions
- Interest required
- No statutory requirement
The rule: No statewide deposit limit; the lease must say whether any part is nonrefundable. The landlord must return the balance with a written itemization within 30 days after the lease ends or 15 days after receiving the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later; the period is 30 days longer if there is damage to the unit (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 3 days notice
- Lease violation
- 3 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 30 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- No statutory requirement
- Maximum late fee
- No limit
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- No statutory requirement
Primary statute reference: Wyoming Statutes 1-21
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Common mistakes in Wyoming
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (30 days; a second deadline applies to deductions)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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Wyoming sets no statewide security deposit limit. The return deadline is 30 days; a second deadline applies to deductions. No statewide deposit limit; the lease must say whether any part is nonrefundable. The landlord must return the balance with a written itemization within 30 days after the lease ends or 15 days after receiving the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later; the period is 30 days longer if there is damage to the unit (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208).
Confirm current rules in Wyoming Statutes 1-21.
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Wyoming month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Wyoming sources before relying on this information.
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