How long does a landlord in Wyoming have to return a security deposit?
Three moving parts. The base deadline is thirty days after termination of the rental agreement, OR fifteen days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later — so a renter who supplies an address late pushes the date out rather than losing the right. Separately, the number itself forks on a fact: if there is damage to the residential rental unit, § 1-21-1208(a) extends the period by another thirty days, giving an outer bound of sixty days. The renter in turn must notify the owner or designated agent within thirty days of termination of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed.
In plain terms, the statute says
The remedy is gated on unreasonableness rather than being strict: if the owner or the owner's agent unreasonably fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b), the renter may recover the full deposit and court costs, and the statute sets no multiple of the amount withheld and no statutory dollar penalty. The provision cuts both ways — if the owner prevails and the court finds the renter acted unreasonably in bringing the action, the owner may be awarded court costs.
Who this covers
Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1201(a)(iv) defines 'residential rental unit' as the renter's PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE and expressly excludes a mobile home lot and recreational property rented on an occasional basis, so second homes, vacation rentals and mobile home lot rentals fall outside the article.
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How long does a landlord in Wyoming have to return a security deposit?
Three moving parts. The base deadline is thirty days after termination of the rental agreement, OR fifteen days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later — so a renter who supplies an address late pushes the date out rather than losing the right. Separately, the number itself forks on a fact: if there is damage to the residential rental unit, § 1-21-1208(a) extends the period by another thirty days, giving an outer bound of sixty days. The renter in turn must notify the owner or designated agent within thirty days of termination of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed.
Who does Wyoming's security-deposit law cover?
Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1201(a)(iv) defines 'residential rental unit' as the renter's PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE and expressly excludes a mobile home lot and recreational property rented on an occasional basis, so second homes, vacation rentals and mobile home lot rentals fall outside the article.
What happens if a landlord in Wyoming is late?
The remedy is gated on unreasonableness rather than being strict: if the owner or the owner's agent unreasonably fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b), the renter may recover the full deposit and court costs, and the statute sets no multiple of the amount withheld and no statutory dollar penalty. The provision cuts both ways — if the owner prevails and the court finds the renter acted unreasonably in bringing the action, the owner may be awarded court costs.
Where can I read Wyoming's security-deposit law?
Wyoming's rule is in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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