State rules · WY

Wyoming landlord-tenant rules

The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Wyoming, each with the statute it comes from.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026 Official resource: wyocourts.gov

30 days

to return a deposit

Security deposit

Wyoming landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.

30 days

landlord notice, month-to-month

Notice to vacate

In Wyoming, a landlord must give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy; we found no statewide rule for the tenant’s notice.

From an official summary

No cap

on late fees

Late fees

Wyoming law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.

No fixed period

notice before an increase

Rent increase notice

Wyoming law sets no fixed number of days’ notice for a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.

No fixed period

notice before entry

Landlord entry

Wyoming law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.

$6,000

small claims limit

Small claims limit

In Wyoming, you can sue for up to $6,000 in small claims court.

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act, Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211; Forcible Entry and Detainer, §§ 1-21-1001 et seq.

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