How much notice is required to raise rent in Wyoming?
No statutory notice
- No statutory notice requirement
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: WS § 1-21-1203
Know your rights as a renter in Wyoming. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Wyoming law.
Legal basis: Wyoming landlord-tenant law — Wyoming Statutes
30
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Wyoming law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No limit
Return Deadline
30 daysor 15 days if stated in lease
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Wyoming law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Tenant may recover the full deposit if landlord fails to provide itemized statement.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Wyoming, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
No statutory notice
Legal basis: WS § 1-21-1203
Varies
Legal basis: WS § 1-21-1202
Limited protection
Legal basis: WS § 1-21
Limited protections
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: WS § 1-21-1203
Important facts about Wyoming rental law
Wyoming has no limit on security deposits.
Wyoming landlords must return deposits within 30 days (or 15 days if stated in lease).
Wyoming requires landlords to provide itemized deductions in writing.
Wyoming has relatively few tenant-specific protections compared to other states.
Common questions about Wyoming tenant rights
Wyoming does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Wyoming landlords must return security deposits within 30 days after you move out (or 15 days if stated in lease).
In Wyoming, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Wyoming: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
No statutory notice. No statutory notice requirement. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: WS § 1-21-1203.
Varies. Limited habitability requirements. Reasonable time to repair. Landlord-friendly state. Source: WS § 1-21-1202.
Limited protection. Limited protections. Document communications. Consult attorney if needed. Source: WS § 1-21.
Limited protections. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: WS § 1-21-1203.
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