Wyoming landlords have a responsibility to keep rental units in safe and habitable condition and to complete requested repairs within a “reasonable” time, although “reasonable” is not further defined by law. However, tenants in Wyoming are not allowed to take alternative measures. * In addition to the laws and regulations of the State of Wyoming, we recommend that you contact your local community to discuss all local housing rules and regulations regarding the tenant`s rights to repairs. Termination, eviction and other rules: Equal Justice Wyoming does not conduct the business itself, but refers tenants to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Here you can file a complaint digitally. Here is a list of essential amenities that landlords may or may not be responsible for: Wyoming landlords are allowed to evict tenants for the following reasons: In addition to immediate and timely payment of rent, tenants in Wyoming must: Early termination. Wyoming tenants who wish to break a lease early may do so for the following reasons: A landlord may be liable for the full security deposit plus court fees. (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c)) Wyoming landlords are required to make 2 mandatory disclosures: Wyoming is one of the few states that doesn`t have protections for tenants at will. Therefore, tenants can be evicted at will at any time and without notice for any reason.
Wyoming landlords are not required to re-rent a unit after a tenant prematurely breaks a lease, so the tenant may have to pay rent until the end of the original term. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research to ensure that you comply with all Wyoming homeowner laws and regulations that apply to your current situation. The following relates to Wyoming`s landlord laws and includes their official state statutes. This is not an exhaustive list of all relevant laws and regulations and does not constitute legal advice. Laws can and often vary from state to state from municipality to municipality. Wyoming law has no rules governing the owner`s right of access. Unless guidelines are set out in the lease, landlords are technically able to enter a property for any reason without notice. This applies to both emergencies and non-emergencies. No. Wyoming law prohibits tenants from withholding rent to enforce their statutory rights. (Wyo.
Stat. § 1-21-1203(b)) No. There is no law in Wyoming that prohibits non-refundable fees, but all non-refundable fees must be included in the lease, and the tenant must be notified to the tenant in writing at the time of payment of the fee. (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207) Wyoming is one of the few states that does not explicitly prohibit homeowners from unilaterally changing locks. Landlords can lock out tenants. It is assumed that tenants cannot change locks without the landlord`s permission.
In addition to the following bylaws, check your local county and municipality for additional tenant bylaws. It is illegal for a landlord to evict a tenant in retaliation or for discriminatory reasons. Notification requirements. Wyoming is one of the few states in the United States that does not specify the notice a tenant must give to a landlord before terminating a lease. Generally, these provisions are included in the lease and may therefore vary from case to case. 30 days. If the tenant does not immediately provide a forwarding address, the landlord has another 15 days after receiving the address. (Wyo.
Stat. § 1-21-1208(a)) The Wyoming Small Claims Court will hear up to $6,000 in rent disputes, but will not hear eviction cases. These are dealt with by the district courts. In Wyoming, oral and written contracts have a statute of limitations of 8 and 10 years. Discriminatory acts and sanctions. Housing discrimination cases are handled by Equal Justice Wyoming, which is part of the state government. The following business practices and behaviours have been identified as potentially discriminatory when directed against a member of a protected class: For more information, see the following digital resources.