Wyoming Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

1.) 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).

2.) 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).