Wyoming Residential Lease Agreement
Wyoming sets no statewide ceiling on security deposits, but the landlord must refund it within 30 days after the lease ends.
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Wyoming lease rules at a glance
Wyoming lease disclosures checklist
State in the lease, and in writing when you take the deposit, whether any part of it is nonrefundable, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d). (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207)
- Whether any portion of the deposit is nonrefundable — In the rental agreement, and in a separate written notice when the deposit is takenWyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet — Housing built before 197842 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F
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Before you sign in Wyoming
- If a deposit is withheld wrongly
- A landlord who unreasonably fails to return the deposit or itemize on time can be ordered to return the full deposit plus court costs (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c)). (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c))
- Deductions from the deposit
- The deposit balance must be accompanied by a written itemization of any deductions and the reasons for them (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a)). (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a))
- Interest on the deposit
- Wyoming landlords do not owe interest on security deposits; the statute says the balance is returned without interest (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a)). (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a) ('delivered or mailed without interest'))
- Rent control and increases
- Wyoming has no statewide rent control law and no statute that expressly bars cities or counties from adopting one; the Residential Rental Property Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211) does not regulate rent amounts. (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211)
- If rent goes unpaid
- Once rent is 3 days late, serve a written notice to quit at least 3 days before filing a forcible entry and detainer action (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003). (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003)
Wyoming lease FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Wyoming?
Wyoming sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit, but the rental agreement must state whether any part is nonrefundable and the renter must get written notice of that when the deposit is taken (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208) (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211 (no amount limit); § 1-21-1207 (nonrefundable portion must be disclosed)).
How long does a Wyoming landlord have to return a security deposit?
Landlords must deliver or mail the deposit balance, any prepaid rent, and a written itemization of deductions within 30 days after the rental agreement terminates or 15 days after receiving the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later, extended by 30 days if the unit is damaged (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a)).
Is there a limit on late fees in Wyoming?
Wyoming sets no statutory cap on residential late fees, so the fee must come from the rental agreement and should be reasonable to be enforced (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211 contain no late-fee rule) (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211 (no late-fee provision; Title 1 searched for 'late fee/charge/payment')). Wyoming law sets no grace period before a late fee may be charged; any grace period comes from the rental agreement (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211) (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211 (no grace-period provision)).
How much notice must a Wyoming landlord give before entering a rental?
Wyoming sets no notice period for landlord entry; the statute only bars renters from unreasonably refusing access for repairs, inspections or showings, so the lease should set the notice terms (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii)) (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii) (renter may not unreasonably deny access); §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211 (no notice period)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no statute fixing how much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy, and a holdover after a lease expires creates only a tenancy at sufferance, so at least 30 days' written notice before a rent due date is the prudent practice (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-2-128, 34-2-129; 1-21-1201 to -1211) (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-2-128, 34-2-129 (holdover = tenancy by sufferance; renewal only by written contract)).
What disclosures does a Wyoming lease need?
State in the lease, and in writing when you take the deposit, whether any part of it is nonrefundable, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The list covers Whether any portion of the deposit is nonrefundable and Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet.
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