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Wyoming rules for deposits, notice, and late fees

Deposit, notice, and late-fee figures cited to the state statute.

RuleRule text
Deposit return deadlineThe balance of any deposit and prepaid rent, and a written itemization of deductions with the reasons, shall be delivered or mailed without interest within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If there is damage to the residential rental unit, this period shall be extended by thirty days. The renter shall, within thirty days of termination, notify the owner or designated agent of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208. As of 2026-10-09.
Eviction noticeThe party who wants to commence an action for forcible entry or detainer must notify the adverse party to leave the premises. The notice shall be served at least three days before the action is commenced. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1003. As of 2026-10-09.
Full statute text

The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent, and a written itemization of deductions with the reasons, shall be delivered or mailed without interest within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If there is damage to the residential rental unit, this period shall be extended by thirty days. The renter shall, within thirty days of termination, notify the owner or designated agent of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed.

The party who wants to commence an action for forcible entry or detainer must notify the adverse party to leave the premises. The notice shall be served at least three days before the action is commenced.

Figures are from Wyoming statutes, retrieved 2026-10-09. Primary sources: https://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll/2026%20Wyoming%20Statutes/2026%20Titles/1/53/65, https://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll/2026%20Wyoming%20Statutes/2026%20Titles/1/53/63.

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Questions

How soon must a landlord return a security deposit in Wyoming?

The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent, and a written itemization of deductions with the reasons, shall be delivered or mailed without interest within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If there is damage to the residential rental unit, this period shall be extended by thirty days. The renter shall, within thirty days of termination, notify the owner or designated agent of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208, https://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll/2026%20Wyoming%20Statutes/2026%20Titles/1/53/65, as of 2026-10-09.

What eviction notice does Wyoming require?

The party who wants to commence an action for forcible entry or detainer must notify the adverse party to leave the premises. The notice shall be served at least three days before the action is commenced. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1003, https://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll/2026%20Wyoming%20Statutes/2026%20Titles/1/53/63, as of 2026-10-09.

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