Your complete guide to renter protections in Cheyenne, WY. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Wyoming state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Cheyenne does not have local rent control. Wyoming state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Cheyenne may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Wyoming law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Cheyenne-specific laws and ordinances
Wyoming has limited landlord-tenant statutory protections
Laramie County code enforcement for housing standards
State requires 30-day security deposit return (or 15 if no deductions)
Local ordinances work alongside Wyoming state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Wyoming state protections.
Laws that apply to all Wyoming renters
Max Security Deposit
No limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysor 15 days if stated in lease
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable notice
Governing Statute
Wyoming Statutes
Common questions about renting in Cheyenne
No, Cheyenne does not currently have local rent control. Wyoming state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Wyoming does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
Cheyenne tenants benefit from several protections: Wyoming has limited landlord-tenant statutory protections; Laramie County code enforcement for housing standards; State requires 30-day security deposit return (or 15 if no deductions). These are in addition to Wyoming state law.
You can contact the Cheyenne local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Wyoming attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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