Wyoming
A Wyoming lease agreement is a formal document that establishes a binding relationship between a landlord and a tenant for the rental of property. This agreement outlines the terms of the rental arrangement, ensuring that tenants pay rent on time and adhere to the established rules.
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Rental Lease Laws Overview
In Wyoming, there are no rent control laws in place, and landlords are not required to have a license. The state does not impose limits on late fees, and while late fees can be included in rental agreements, there is no grace period for late rent payments.
Required Lease Disclosures
Landlords in Wyoming are required to provide specific disclosures in the lease agreement:
- Lead-Paint Disclosure: If the property was built before 1978, landlords must disclose this fact and provide information regarding the risks associated with lead-based paint.
- Notice of Non-Refundable Deposit: The lease must specify whether any deposits are non-refundable.
Security Deposit
Wyoming law does not set a maximum limit on security deposits, and landlords are not required to provide receipts or pay interest on these deposits. There is also no requirement to hold security deposits in a separate bank account.
Landlords must refund the security deposit within 15 days after receiving the tenant’s new mailing address or within 30 days after the lease ends, whichever is later. If any amount is withheld from the security deposit, landlords must provide a written list detailing the damages and amounts withheld.
Rent Payments
Rent is due on the date specified in the lease agreement. While there are no state-level rent control laws, local municipalities may impose their own regulations. Wyoming law does not limit the amount of late fees landlords can charge, and there is no grace period for overdue rent. If rent is not paid, landlords can issue a 3-day notice to quit. Tenants are not allowed to withhold rent as a remedy.
Landlord Right of Entry
Landlords in Wyoming are not required to give prior notice before entering a rented property, although it is advisable to do so. Tenants must allow reasonable entry for landlords to show the property to prospective buyers, make necessary repairs, or conduct inspections. Landlords are prohibited from taking self-help actions to evict tenants, such as changing locks to deny access.
Property Repairs
Landlords are responsible for ensuring that the property is sanitary, safe, and fit for human occupancy. They must maintain essential services such as electrical systems, plumbing, and heating. Tenants, on the other hand, must keep the dwelling in a safe and clean condition, properly dispose of waste, and comply with all lawful lease requirements. If a tenant fails to meet their responsibilities, the landlord can issue a 3-day notice to quit for non-compliance.
Terminating a Lease
Wyoming law does not specify a notice period for terminating a month-to-month lease; however, it is considered courteous to provide notice. If a tenant leaves personal property behind, they have seven days to respond to the landlord’s notice regarding the property. After this period, the landlord may dispose of the unclaimed items.
Statutes
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1001 – Jurisdiction of circuit courts
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002 – When proceedings allowed
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002 – When proceedings allowed
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003 – Notice to quit premises required
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1004 – Summons; service and return
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1005 – Proceedings when defendant fails to appear
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1006 – Proceedings when defendant appears
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1007 – Bond on granting continuance
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1008 – Trial by judge or jury; judgment and costs
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1009 – Trial by jury; verdict
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1010 – Judgment upon verdict
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1011 – Exceptions
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1012 – Writ of restitution; issuance
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1013 – Writ of restitution; execution and return
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1014 – Proceedings upon stay on appeal; bond required
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1015 – Rents to be deposited on appeal
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1016 – Ejectment no barred
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1017 – Corporate and business representation in proceedings
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201 – Definitions
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202 – Duties of owners and renters; generally
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202 – Duties of owners and renters; generally
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203 – Owner’s duties; notice by renter of noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of rental agreement; liability limited
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204 – Renter’s duties
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204 – Renter’s duties
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205 – Prohibited acts by renter
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205 – Prohibited acts by renter
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1206 – Renter’s remedies; notice to owner or agent; judicial remedy; rights under termination of rental agreement
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1206 – Renter’s remedies; notice to owner or agent; judicial remedy; rights under termination of rental agreement
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207 – Required notice of nonrefundable deposit
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a) – Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(b) – Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c) – Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 – Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1209 – Holder of owner’s interest bound by provisions
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210 – Possession of premises and disposition of personal property abandoned by renter after termination of rental agreement
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1211(b) – Owner’s remedies; eviction; judicial remedies; damages
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1211 – Owner’s remedies; eviction; judicial remedies; damages
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1301 – Short title
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1302 – Definitions
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1303 – Breach of lease; recovery of rent; affirmative defense
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1303 – Breach of lease; recovery of rent; affirmative defense
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1304 – Prohibition of waiver or modification
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-115(b) – Civil liability for unpaid checks
- Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1203 – Owner’s duties; notice by renter of noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of rental agreement; liability limited
- Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203(a)(i-iv) – Owner’s duties; notice by renter of noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of rental agreement; liability limited
FAQs
In Wyoming, there is no maximum amount for security deposits, and landlords are not required to provide receipts or pay interest on the deposits. However, they must refund the deposit within 15 days after receiving the tenant’s new mailing address or 30 days after the lease ends, whichever is later, and provide a written list itemizing any damages and amounts withheld.
While Wyoming law does not require landlords to provide prior notice before entering a rented property, it is recommended to do so. Tenants are expected to allow reasonable entry for purposes such as showing the property to prospective buyers, making repairs, or performing inspections.
Wyoming does not impose a maximum late fee amount, and there is no grace period for tenants to pay overdue rent. Once rent is due, landlords can issue a 3-day notice to quit for non-payment, and tenants are not allowed to withhold rent as a remedy.
Landlords in Wyoming must disclose whether a building was built before 1978, providing materials on the risks of lead-based paint exposure. Additionally, they must specify in the lease agreement if any deposit is non-refundable.
Wyoming law does not specify a notice period for ending a month-to-month lease, but it is considered common courtesy to issue a lease termination notice. This helps ensure clarity and maintains a professional relationship between the landlord and tenant.
Landlords in Wyoming are required to ensure that the rental property is reasonably sanitary, safe, and fit for human occupancy. They must maintain essential systems such as electrical, plumbing, and heating to meet these standards.
No, tenants in Wyoming may not withhold rent as a remedy for repairs. If a tenant believes the landlord is not fulfilling their repair obligations, they should follow the appropriate legal channels rather than withholding rent.