Wyoming Tenant Rights Guide

Last updated: April 2026

Wyoming has no rent control. The state's landlord-tenant law is brief — security deposit rules are basic and there is no comprehensive habitability statute comparable to the URLTA. Your lease terms govern most of the relationship.

Check your address to see what tenant protections apply to your rental.

Wyoming at a Glance

Rent control: None
Statewide rent cap: None — landlords can raise rent by any amount
Preemption: Wyoming has no rent control law and no city has enacted one. Wyoming's landlord-tenant law (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201) is minimal — one of the thinnest statutory frameworks in the country.

What Protections Wyoming Tenants Do Have

Even without rent control, Wyoming law gives renters meaningful rights in these areas:

Security Deposit

Wyoming requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days of move-out with an itemized statement. Wrongful withholding entitles you to double the amount improperly withheld (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208).

Notice to Terminate

Month-to-month tenancies require written notice equal to one rental period (typically 30 days) from either party to terminate (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203).

Habitability

Wyoming does not have an explicit statutory warranty of habitability. However, courts have recognized habitability obligations under common law. Report serious conditions to local building and code enforcement.

Eviction Process

Landlords must provide written notice (3 days for nonpayment) and then file for eviction in district court. Self-help eviction is prohibited (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002).

Retaliation

Wyoming has no specific anti-retaliation statute for tenants. Document all communications in writing and consult legal aid if you believe you're being retaliated against.

Major Cities in Wyoming

Cheyenne — No rent control; Wyoming state law applies.
Casper — No rent control; Wyoming state law applies.
Laramie — No rent control; Wyoming state law applies.

Wyoming Tenant Resources

These organizations offer free or low-cost help to Wyoming renters:

Wyoming Legal Services — Free civil legal aid for low-income Wyomingites statewide, including housing and eviction defense.
Wyoming State Bar – Lawyer Referral — Referral service for tenants seeking an attorney for landlord-tenant disputes.
Wyoming AG – Consumer Protection — State resources for housing complaints and tenant guidance.

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