Renters' Rights · Security Deposit
Security Deposit Laws in Wyoming
The most a landlord can charge, how long they have to return it, and what it costs them to keep your money without cause in Wyoming.
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What your landlord can hold, and when it's due back
Enter your rent for the Wyoming maximum, plus the return-deadline clock.
Estimate only, based on Wyoming's statutory cap. Your lease may set a lower deposit, and local ordinances can be stricter. Not legal advice.
The full rules, with the statute
Every requirement and where it comes from in the code.
Exceptions: Wyoming law places no dollar cap or month limit on a residential security deposit. The amount is whatever the lease sets.
Penalties & recent changes
What happens if the landlord keeps your deposit wrongfully.
What Wyoming renters get wrong
Wyoming puts no cap on a residential security deposit, so a landlord may ask for any amount the lease sets, though one month of rent is typical. One rule stands out here: if any part of the deposit is nonrefundable, the lease must say so in writing and the landlord must give you written notice of that fact when the deposit is taken (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1207). Miss that step and a court will treat the whole amount as refundable. After the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the balance, without interest, and a written list of any deductions within 30 days, or within 15 days after you provide a forwarding address, whichever is later (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208). If the unit was damaged beyond normal wear and tear, that window stretches by another 30 days, up to 60 in total. A landlord who unreasonably fails to comply can be made to return the full deposit plus your court costs.
Common questions
Is there a limit on how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming law sets no statutory cap on a residential security deposit. A landlord can charge any amount the lease specifies, although one month of rent is common.
How long does a landlord have to return my deposit in Wyoming?
The later of 30 days after the rental agreement ends or 15 days after the landlord receives your new mailing address. If the unit was damaged beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord gets another 30 days, for up to 60 days total. The balance comes back without interest, with a written list of any deductions.
Can my Wyoming landlord keep part of my deposit as nonrefundable?
Only if it was disclosed correctly. The lease must state in writing that a portion is nonrefundable, and the landlord must give you written notice of that when the deposit is collected (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1207). If the landlord skips that disclosure, a court will treat the entire amount as refundable.
What can I do if my Wyoming landlord wrongfully keeps my deposit?
If the landlord unreasonably fails to return the deposit or provide the written itemization on time, you can sue to recover the full deposit plus your court costs (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208). A separately identified utilities deposit must be refunded within 10 days after you show all utility charges are paid.
Not legal advicePlainStatute provides plain-language summaries of public law for general information only. This is not legal advice. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above before acting.