By Type
Pay or Quit – Notifies the tenant that rent has not been paid.
Cure or Quit – Used for lease violations that may be corrected.
Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – Ends a monthly rental with notice.
Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – Issued for illegal behavior on the premises.
Eviction Laws
- Rent Grace Period: Not addressed by statute
- Non-Payment of Rent: 3-day notice.[1]
- Lease Non-Compliance: 3-day notice.[1]
- Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy: Not addressed by statute
- Eviction Lawsuit Type: Forcible Entry and Detainer.[2]
How to Evict a Tenant in Wyoming (Step-by-Step)
Landlords are required to maintain essential services in rental units, including:
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Hot and cold water
Failing to maintain these services can expose a landlord to legal consequences under state law.[3]
Step 1: Notify the Tenant of the Violation
The eviction process begins with a written notice. Depending on the situation, the landlord may use:
- 3-Day Notice to Quit – For non-payment of rent or lease violations
- 30-Day Notice to Quit – For month-to-month tenancies (if provided for in the lease)
The notice should clearly explain the violation and the deadline to vacate.
Step 2: File a Complaint and Summons
If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file a Complaint and Summons for a Writ of Restitution with the local circuit court where the property is located.
Filing fees vary by county, including:
- Natrona County: $160.[4]
- Campbell County: $10 filing fee plus $50 sheriff service fee.[5]
- Sweetwater County: $160.[6]
Step 3: Serve the Tenant
The court issues a summons that must be served on the tenant by a process server. Once served, the tenant may file an Answer with the court to contest the eviction.
Step 4: Receive the Court Order
If the court rules in the landlord’s favor, it will issue a Writ of Restitution. The sheriff is then authorized to remove the tenant from the property and return possession to the landlord.
Court Forms & Resources
- Complaint
Filed by the landlord to start a forcible entry and detainer case. If successful, the tenant will be legally evicted.
- Summons
Served on the tenant to notify them of the eviction case and provide a court date.
- Answer to Complaint
Allows the tenant to agree with or contest the landlord’s claims. If used, it must be filed with both the court and the landlord before trial. - Writ of Restitution
Authorizes the sheriff to remove the tenant after a court ruling in the landlord’s favor.