Landlord-tenant law

Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Wyoming.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days (15 days if no deductions; 30 days with itemized deductions)
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days (no specific statute; follows common-law rule)
No specific statute (common law)
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Wyoming specific notes

Wyoming has a relatively thin statutory framework for landlord-tenant law. There is no comprehensive Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Rules are governed by the property code and common law. Cheyenne and Casper do not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances.

FAQ

Common Wyoming landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Wyoming?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207. Deposit must be returned within 30 days (15 days if no deductions; 30 days with itemized deductions) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Wyoming for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Wyoming?+
30 days (no specific statute; follows common-law rule). Per No specific statute (common law). This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Wyoming?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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