Wyoming Security Deposit Laws

Wyoming has no statutory cap on security deposits and requires landlords to return deposits within 30 days of the tenancy ending along with a written itemized statement of any deductions.

Key Rules

Limit
No statutory maximum
Return Deadline
30 days after termination of tenancy
Itemization Required
Yes โ€” written itemized statement of deductions required
Interest Required
No
Bad Faith Penalty
Tenant may recover deposit plus damages for bad-faith withholding

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Applicable Statutes

Wyo. Stat. Ann. ยง 1-21-1207

Security deposit return: no statutory cap on deposit amount. Landlord must return deposit within 30 days after termination of tenancy with written itemized statement of any deductions.

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