Last updated: April 2026
Laramie renters are covered by Wyoming's basic landlord-tenant statutes. Here is what you need to know about deposits, eviction, and your rights.
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Laramie is a university city in Albany County and home to the University of Wyoming. Its rental market is dominated by student housing, with a mix of apartments and single-family rentals. Wyoming's landlord-tenant law (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211) is one of the most minimal in the country — there is no implied warranty of habitability written into statute and very few mandatory remedies for tenants.
There is no rent control in Wyoming, and no city may enact one. Renters in Laramie must rely primarily on their lease terms and common-law principles enforced by Albany County Circuit Court. Documenting everything in writing — maintenance requests, rent payments, move-in conditions — is essential.
Wyoming has no statewide rent control law, and no municipality including Laramie has enacted any local rent stabilization ordinance. Rent may be increased to any amount, at any time, subject only to the lease terms and reasonable advance notice.
Fixed-term leases protect renters from mid-term rent increases — your rent is locked in for the duration of the lease. For month-to-month tenants, the landlord must give notice equal to at least one rental period (typically 30 days) before a rent increase takes effect.
Wyoming's landlord-tenant statutes (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201 et seq.) set out the core rules. Security deposits are regulated — landlords must return them within 30 days after move-out with a written itemized statement. Wrongful withholding entitles the tenant to double the withheld amount (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208).
Wyoming does not have a statutory implied warranty of habitability, but common-law obligations apply. If your landlord knowingly rents a unit in a dangerous, uninhabitable condition, you may have a common-law claim. In practice, filing a complaint with Laramie's code enforcement division is often the fastest route to compelling repairs. Self-help eviction — locking you out or cutting utilities without a court order — is prohibited by Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002.
Wyoming does not cap the amount of a security deposit. However, landlords must return the deposit within 30 days after you surrender possession, along with an itemized written statement of any deductions for damages beyond normal wear and tear (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208). If the landlord fails to comply, you are entitled to double the amount improperly withheld.
Protect yourself with a thorough move-in inspection report, signed by both parties, and photographs taken on move-in day. When moving out, clean the unit and request a walk-through. Send your forwarding address in writing so the landlord can mail the deposit return.
To evict a tenant in Laramie, a landlord must first serve a written notice. For nonpayment of rent, Wyoming law requires a 3-day pay-or-quit notice. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy, written notice equal to one rental period (30 days) is required (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203). After the notice period expires, the landlord files for eviction in Albany County Circuit Court.
Self-help eviction is illegal (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002). A landlord who changes your locks, removes your belongings, or cuts off utilities to force you out without a court order may face a civil damages claim. A court must issue a writ of restitution before you can be physically removed from the premises.
No. Wyoming has no rent control law, and Laramie has no local rent stabilization ordinance. Landlords can charge and raise rent to any amount.
There is no limit. Fixed-term leases lock in rent for the lease duration. For month-to-month tenancies, the landlord must give at least one rental period of written notice (typically 30 days) before a rent increase takes effect.
30 days from the date you surrender the property. The landlord must also provide an itemized written statement of any deductions. Failure to comply means you can recover double the amount wrongfully withheld (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208).
For nonpayment of rent, 3 days written notice to pay or quit. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy for any other reason, written notice equal to one rental period (typically 30 days) is required (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203). The landlord must then file in Albany County Circuit Court.
No. Self-help eviction is prohibited by Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002. A landlord who changes your locks or cuts utilities without a court order may face a civil lawsuit for damages.
Send a written maintenance request and keep a copy. If the landlord does not respond, file a complaint with Laramie code enforcement. Wyoming lacks a strong statutory repair remedy, so legal aid consultation is advisable for serious habitability issues.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenant rights laws change frequently. Consult a licensed attorney or local legal aid organization for advice specific to your situation.
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