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Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Laws
Security Deposit Limits in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
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- No statutory maximum on security deposits
- Amount must be reasonable
- Nonrefundable fees must be disclosed in writing
- Disclosure required when deposit is collected
Security Deposit Return Timeline in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
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30 days after lease termination or as specified
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- Standard return: 30 days or 15 days after receiving forwarding address
- Extended for damages: Additional 30 days (60 days total)
- Written itemized statement required for deductions
- Must include remaining balance if any
Allowable Security Deposit Deductions in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
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- Valid deductions: Unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, lease-specified costs
- Cannot deduct for normal wear and tear
- Must provide written itemized statement
- Cleaning costs limited to restoring original condition
Late Fees and Bounced Check Charges in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-115(b) (bounced checks)
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- No statutory limit on late fees (must be reasonable)
- Late fees must be in lease agreement
- NSF/bounced check maximum: $30
- No mandatory grace period unless in lease
Rent Increase Requirements in Wyoming
No specific statute; general contract and fair housing principles apply
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30 days after lease termination or as specified
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- No statutory rent control
- Cannot increase during fixed-term lease unless lease allows
- Month-to-month: 30 days' notice recommended (not required)
- Cannot be discriminatory or retaliatory
- No statewide rent control
Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003
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- 3-day notice to quit required
- Tenant must pay full amount or vacate within 3 days
- No statutory grace period for late rent
- Notice must be in writing
- After 3 days, landlord may file forcible entry and detainer lawsuit
Eviction for Lease Violations in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003, 1-21-1204, 1-21-1205
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- 3-day notice to quit required
- Must specify violated terms/statutes
- Common violations: Unauthorized occupants, pets, damage, nuisance, denying access
- Notice must be in writing
- Tenant has 3 days to vacate
Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancies in Wyoming
No specific statute; common practice
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30 days after lease termination or as specified
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- No statutory notice requirement
- 30 days' written notice is customary and reasonable
- Notice should be given before rent is due
- Either party may terminate without cause
- Must be in writing
Eviction Process Overview in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1016
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- Step 1: Serve 3-day notice to quit
- Step 2: File complaint in circuit court (~$70 fee)
- Step 3: Court issues summons (3-12 days to hearing)
- Step 4: Court hearing and judgment
- Step 5: Writ of Restitution issued if landlord wins
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Illegal Self-Help Eviction in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1209 (prohibited acts); General eviction law
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- Cannot lock out tenant
- Cannot shut off utilities (heat, water, electricity, gas)
- Cannot remove tenant's belongings
- Cannot use force or intimidation
- Must follow court eviction process
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Landlord Duty to Maintain Habitability in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203
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- Must maintain safe and habitable condition
- Must maintain: Electrical, plumbing, heating, hot and cold water
- Must keep common areas clean and safe
- Warranty cannot be waived
- May agree to tenant repairs in lieu of rent
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Tenant Repair Remedies in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1206
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- Step 1: Written notice of noncompliance to landlord
- Step 2: Wait reasonable time for landlord to repair
- Step 3: Serve notice to repair by certified mail
- Notice must give landlord 3 days to start corrective action
- Tenant may file civil action if no action taken
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Landlord Entry Rights in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii) (tenant duty not to deny access); No specific entry notice statute
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- No statutory notice requirement
- Best practice: 24 hours' notice
- Must be for reasonable purposes
- Should be during reasonable hours
- Should obtain tenant consent (except emergencies)
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Tenant Duties and Responsibilities in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204
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- Keep unit clean and safe
- Dispose of garbage properly
- Maintain plumbing fixtures
- Use facilities reasonably
- Not exceed occupancy limits
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Prohibited Tenant Acts in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205
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- Cannot intentionally or negligently damage property
- Cannot create nuisance affecting other tenants
- Cannot interfere with others' peaceful enjoyment
- Must comply with all tenant duties under § 1-21-1204
- Violations are grounds for eviction
Discrimination and Retaliation Protections in Wyoming
Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619); General anti-retaliation principles
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- Federal Fair Housing Act applies
- Protected classes: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability
- Retaliation prohibited for exercising legal rights
- Complaints filed with HUD
- No additional state-level protections
Tenant Screening and Background Checks in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211; Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
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- Written consent required for credit checks (FCRA)
- Cannot use screening info to alter existing lease (unless breach)
- Cannot ask discriminatory questions
- Check local ordinances for additional restrictions
- Must comply with federal Fair Housing Act
Domestic Violence Protections for Tenants in Wyoming
Wyoming domestic violence statutes; Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1211
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- Victim may terminate with 7 days' written notice
- Must provide medical, court, or police evidence
- Applies to tenant or household member victims
- Landlord cannot terminate lease of victim
- Domestic violence is defense to eviction
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Abandoned Property in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210
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- Landlord must inventory and store valuable property
- Send written notice to tenant
- Tenant has 7 days to claim
- Additional 7 days to remove after claiming
- Landlord may charge reasonable storage costs
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Required Disclosures for Landlords in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207 (nonrefundable fees); 42 U.S.C. § 4852d (lead paint)
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- Lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 properties (federal)
- Nonrefundable fees must be disclosed in writing when collected
- Must state clearly that fee/deposit is nonrefundable
- Disclosure in written rental agreement
- No state requirement for owner/agent info
Lease Agreements in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211; General contract law
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- Written or oral agreements both valid
- Written agreements strongly recommended
- Should include: Rent amount, due date, security deposit, late fees
- Should specify maintenance responsibilities
- Must comply with Wyoming landlord-tenant statutes
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Landlord Liability and Tort Law in Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 et seq.
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- Common law landlord immunity in tort is abrogated
- Landlords can be held liable for negligence
- Duty to maintain safe property
- May be liable for injuries from known hazards
- Applies to rental properties under Residential Rental Property Act
Small Claims Court in Wyoming
Wyoming small claims statutes (vary by jurisdiction)
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- Informal process for smaller disputes
- Attorney representation allowed but not required
- Jurisdictional limits vary by court
- Faster than regular court proceedings
- Common for: Security deposits, damages, unpaid rent
Subletting and Assignment in Wyoming
No specific statute; governed by lease terms and contract law
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- No state statute on subletting
- Check lease for subletting restrictions
- Obtain landlord permission if lease is silent
- Original tenant remains liable to landlord
- Written sublease agreement recommended
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