Wyoming Tenant Rights
Wyoming landlord-tenant law is governed by Wyo.
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Key Laws by Topic
Eviction Laws
- Nonpayment Notice:
- 3 days written notice to pay rent or vacate
- Periodic Tenancy Notice:
- 30 days notice for month-to-month termination
- Just Cause Required:
- No — no just-cause eviction requirement in Wyoming
- Rent Control:
- No rent control in Wyoming
Security Deposit Laws
- Limit:
- No statutory maximum
- Return Deadline:
- 30 days after termination of tenancy
- Itemization Required:
- Yes — written itemized statement of deductions required
- Interest Required:
- No
- Bad Faith Penalty:
- Tenant may recover deposit plus damages for bad-faith withholding
Repair & Habitability Laws
- Repair And Deduct:
- Not authorized by statute
- Rent Withholding:
- Limited remedies — courts may recognize habitability defenses in some circumstances
- Notice Required:
- Written notice to landlord recommended before seeking remedies
- Habitability Standards:
- Courts recognize implied warranty of habitability as a baseline; no detailed statutory standards
Tenant Harassment Laws
- Self Help Prohibited:
- Court process required; forcible self-help eviction is prohibited
- Quiet Enjoyment:
- Implied covenant of quiet enjoyment in all tenancies
- Remedies:
- Actual damages for wrongful eviction; injunctive relief available
- Limited Statutory Protections:
- Wyoming has minimal anti-harassment and anti-retaliation statutes
Notice & Entry Laws
- Notice Required:
- No specific statutory notice requirement — reasonable notice required under general principles
- Permissible Entry Reasons:
- Repairs, inspections, emergencies, showing unit
- Emergency Entry:
- Permitted without notice for genuine emergencies
- Lease Provisions:
- Tenants should negotiate specific entry notice provisions into their lease
Legal Aid Resources
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