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Wyoming security deposit law: deadline, deductions and penalties

Quick answer

In Wyoming, a landlord has 60 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208). Under Wyoming law, the tenant can recover the amount wrongfully withheld, and the court may award costs or attorney's fees.

Checked against the statute on October 29, 2026.

60

days for a Wyoming landlord to return the deposit or itemize deductions

The deadline

The landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the rental agreement ends or 15 days after receiving the tenant's new mailing address, whichever is later, extended by 30 days when deducting for damage.

What the landlord must send you

A written itemization of any deductions and the reasons for them.

Penalty for wrongful withholding

If the landlord unreasonably fails to comply, the tenant may recover the full deposit and court costs (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c)).

Your forwarding address

Wyoming's 15-day clock runs from receiving your new mailing address. The letter includes yours.

Read the law

Summary checked against the statute on October 29, 2026. Not legal advice; laws change, so confirm with the source before relying on it.

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Wyoming security deposit FAQ

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wyoming?

The landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the rental agreement ends or 15 days after receiving the tenant's new mailing address, whichever is later, extended by 30 days when deducting for damage.

What must a Wyoming landlord send when keeping part of the deposit?

A written itemization of any deductions and the reasons for them.

What is the penalty for wrongfully keeping a security deposit in Wyoming?

If the landlord unreasonably fails to comply, the tenant may recover the full deposit and court costs (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(c)).

Do I need to give my Wyoming landlord a forwarding address?

Wyoming's 15-day clock runs from receiving your new mailing address. The letter includes yours.

How do I get my security deposit back in Wyoming?

Give your landlord a forwarding address in writing, wait for the 60 days deadline, then send a demand letter by certified mail that cites Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 and sets a payment date. If the landlord still doesn't pay, you can file in small claims court in the county where the rental is located.

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