Wyoming Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

The state of Wyoming legislation does not stipulate that numerous obligated disclosures must be included within the lease agreement. It is suggested to add provisions to address which party is responsible for any utility payments, although the state does not require it.

Non-Refundable Deposits – It must be designated in the rental agreement if a portion of the rental deposit is to be deemed non-refundable and will not be reissued to the tenant upon the termination of the lease (§ 1-21-1207).

Lead-Based Paint (42 U.S. Code § 4852d) – The federal government mandates that the landlord notify the tenant of any unsafe lead-based paint precautions the property may present. The federal form must accompany the lease in the case that the property was constructed before 1978.

Grace Period: Wyoming does not set automatic grace periods unless the lease does so accordingly.

Unpaid Rent: Landlords give tenants a 3-day notice to pay-or-quit; however, tenants avoid the eviction process with payment (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1003).

The lease determines late fees while Wyoming enforces legally compliant leases (Wyo. Stat. Ann. Title 1, ch. 21, Article 12).

Landlords respond to bad checks by issuing a demand (in writing) for the check amount and up to $30 (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-1-115).

Wyoming does not limit security deposit amounts, thus the landlord and tenant must negotiate appropriately (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1207),(Wyo. Stat. Ann. §1-21-1208).

Returning to Tenant: Landlords return security within (the lesser of) 15 days after getting the tenant’s address or 30 days of termination. (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a))

Itemized List: Landlords must specifically explain each deduction from the security as well as present each cost (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a)).

Standard Entry: Tenants must give reasonable access to landlords performing tasks such as repairs, maintenance, or showings (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii)).

Emergency: Wyoming does not specifically prohibit landlord entry during emergencies and therefore the lease determines such protocols (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii))).

Wyoming leaves it up to the landlord to determine abandonment then seek possession through the courts accordingly ((Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201(v)), (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210)).

Wyoming expects tenants to seek damages or lease termination through the courts since they may not withhold rent for repairs ((Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1203), (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1206)).

Duty to Mitigate: Wyoming does not expect landlords to mitigate the losses from a tenant’s abandonment Wyo. Stat. Ann. Title 1, ch. 21).

Domestic Violence: Tenants under “a credible imminent threat” of abuse terminates the lease with 7 days’ notice and qualifying documents:

• Police report
• Court order (e.g., protection order)
• Medical report (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1303)

Active Military: Military personnel and their wives retain the option of terminating their lease early with 30 days’ notice in order to effect a move when they must relocate for duty (50 USC 3955).

Landlord Noncompliance: Tenants must coordinate with the courts to remedy a landlord’s noncompliance with the lease (e.g., material breaches) ((Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1203), (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1206)).

Landlord Harassment: Wyoming does not allow a tenant’s premature termination over harassment, especially since they must work through the courts.

Inhabitability: Tenants facing inhabitable standards may seek damages and relief from the courts, especially if the landlord does not answer a notice (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1203), (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1206).

Only oral leases with a term that is specifically 1 year or less are enforceable, otherwise they must be in writing (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-23-105(a)(v)).

Wyoming does not instruct local ordinances (e.g., townships) on whether or not rent control laws are appropriate.

Landlords may dispose of property once they regain possession; however, if the tenant’s possessions are valuable, they must issue 7 days’ notice before disposal (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210).

The technicalities of tenant/landlord law, as well as rental regulation, can be reviewed within the contents of the Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act (§ 1-21-1201 — 1-21-1211).