Wyoming eviction notice and late fee rules

Notice for unpaid rent

3 days — A party starting a forcible entry or detainer action must notify the adverse party to leave the premises; the notice must be served at least three (3) days before the action is commenced.

Ending a month-to-month tenancy

Not found in the statutes we read

Late-fee limit

No statutory cap found

Grace period before a late fee

None found in the statutes we read

What we could not verify for Wyoming: No official text found for: no_cause_termination (no periodic-tenancy notice statute located in Titles 1 or 34), nonpayment_cure, just_cause, self_help_ban, retaliation, late_fee_cap, grace_period, late_fee_other.

Notice for unpaid rent

Forcible entry and detainer proceedings may be brought against tenants holding over their terms or after a failure to pay rent for three (3) days after it is due.

“Against tenants holding over their terms or after a failure to pay rent for three (3) days after it is due;”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002(a)(i)

A party starting a forcible entry or detainer action must notify the adverse party to leave the premises; the notice must be served at least three (3) days before the action is commenced.

“The party desiring to commence an action for forcible entry or detainer must notify the adverse party to leave the premises involved. The notice shall be served at least three (3) days before commencing the action, by leaving a written copy with the defendant or at his usual place of abode or business if he cannot be found.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003

Notice for other lease violations

Forcible entry and detainer proceedings may be brought against renters who violate terms imposed under W.S. 1-21-1204 (renter's duties) or 1-21-1205 (prohibited acts by renter).

“Against renters in violation of any terms imposed under W.S. 1-21-1204 or 1-21-1205.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002(a)(vi)

Ending a month-to-month or other periodic tenancy

An owner who refuses to correct a noticed condition because repair costs are unreasonable and intends to terminate must notify the renter in writing and allow no less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days from the notice to find substitute housing.

“If the owner refuses to correct the condition and intends to terminate the rental agreement, he shall notify the renter in writing within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice of noncompliance and shall provide the renter with sufficient time to find substitute housing, which shall be no less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days from the date of the notice.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203(d)

What the notice must say and how it is delivered

The notice to quit is served by leaving a written copy with the defendant, or at the defendant's usual place of abode or business if the defendant cannot be found.

“The notice shall be served at least three (3) days before commencing the action, by leaving a written copy with the defendant or at his usual place of abode or business if he cannot be found.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003

Court deadlines and the eviction case

The summons must be served not less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) days before the trial date set by the judge.

“Such service shall be not less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) days before the day of trial set by the judge.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1004

The defendant is not required to file a written answer to the complaint to participate fully in the trial.

“The defendant shall not be required to file a written answer to the complaint as a condition of being allowed to participate fully in the trial.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1004

A defendant may not be granted a continuance longer than two (2) days without giving a bond, with approved surety, for rent that may accrue and costs if judgment goes against the defendant.

“No continuance shall be granted the defendant for longer than two (2) days unless he gives a bond to the adverse party, with good and sufficient surety approved by the circuit court, conditioned for the payment of the rent that may accrue and costs if judgment is rendered against him.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1007

If the renter does not vacate as required by a court order under W.S. 1-21-1001 et seq., the sheriff may remove the renter's possessions and prevent reentry without further court action.

“If the renter does not vacate the premises as required by a court order issued pursuant to W.S. 1-21-1001 et seq., the sheriff may remove the renter's possessions and prevent the renter from reentering the premises without further action by the court.”
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1211(a)

If you have received a notice

1. Write down the date you received it and how it was delivered.
2. Check what it asks for — payment, fixing a problem, or moving out — and the deadline it gives against the Wyoming rules above.
3. Keep paying what you can document; ask for receipts.
4. If you receive court papers, note the response deadline on them; a legal-aid office or the court’s self-help center can help.

Check another situation with the eviction notice checker or the late fee checker.

Common questions

How much notice does a landlord in Wyoming have to give for unpaid rent?

A party starting a forcible entry or detainer action must notify the adverse party to leave the premises; the notice must be served at least three (3) days before the action is commenced. (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003).