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Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Wyoming.

How we research these summaries

Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Wyoming

Sources last checked July 2026

Wyoming's Residential Rental Property Act sets no cap on security deposits and no minimum notice period for a rent increase. The 3-day written notice to quit under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202 applies uniformly — to unpaid rent, curable lease violations, and serious violations alike — before a landlord may file for eviction. Wyoming also has no statute specifying how much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy without cause; the 30 days commonly used rests on practice and case law, not a legal requirement.

  • 3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • Wyoming has no statewide rent control law and imposes no cap on the amount by which a landlord may increase rent.
  • Wyoming has no state statute specifically requiring advance notice before a landlord may raise the rent.
  • Wyoming does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit. Landlords may charge any amount they deem appropriate. The lease agreement must state whether any portion of the security deposit is nonrefundable, and the landlord must provide written notice of this to the tenant at the time of collection. The landlord must return the deposit within 30 days of lease termination or eviction, or within 15 days of the tenant providing their new forwarding address, whichever is longer. Failure to return the deposit may result in the tenant recovering damages.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Wyoming?

Under Wyoming's Residential Rental Property Act (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202), a landlord may file a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action when a tenant's rent is three or more days overdue, provided the tenant has been given at least a 3-day written notice to quit. The notice must inform the tenant that the lease is being terminated due to their actions and that they must vacate within 3 days. The same 3-day notice applies to curable lease violations (notice to comply or quit) and to serious, non-curable violations. For month-to-month tenancy termination without cause, 30 days' notice is the standard practice.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202, § 1-21-1003

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no state statute specifically requiring advance notice before a landlord may raise the rent. For month-to-month tenancies, while no notice period is legally mandated, it is widely recommended (and standard practice) that landlords give at least 30 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect. For fixed-term leases, rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless the lease expressly permits it; increases apply only upon lease renewal. Because Wyoming imposes no statutory notice requirement, landlords have broad discretion, but tenants should consult their lease for any contractual notice provisions.

Wyo. Stat. Title 1, Chapter 21, Article 12

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no statewide rent control law and imposes no cap on the amount by which a landlord may increase rent. Landlords may raise rent to any amount at any time, subject to lease terms and applicable notice conventions. Wyoming does not authorize local governments to enact rent control ordinances. The state is widely recognized as one of the most landlord-friendly jurisdictions in the United States with minimal regulation of rental pricing. Rent increases are governed solely by the terms of the lease agreement between the parties.

Wyo. Stat. Title 1, Chapter 21, Article 12

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not have an explicit statute specifying the notice period required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. However, standard practice and case law support giving at least 30 days' written notice before the rent due date when either party wishes to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause. Fixed-term leases terminate automatically at the end of the agreed lease term. If a tenant holds over after lease expiration without a new agreement, the landlord may treat the holdover as a month-to-month tenancy or commence eviction proceedings via a Forcible Entry and Detainer action.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202

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