Wyoming security deposit law: what tenants and landlords need to know

Wyoming (§1-21-1208) runs a layered clock most renters misread, and treats "damage deposits" with a couple of frontier-practical wrinkles.

How much can a landlord charge?

No statutory cap. If any portion is designated non-refundable, the lease must say so in writing — silence means refundable.

The layered clock

The deposit is due back within 30 days of termination, or 15 days after the landlord receives the tenant's new address — whichever is later — with an itemized statement of deductions for unpaid rent, utility charges, and damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. When damage is deducted, the statute allows a further 30 days for the damage accounting specifically. Translation for tenants: hand over the new address in writing immediately, or the clock never starts; translation for landlords: the extension covers damage accounting only, not the base return.

Enforcement

Wrongful withholding is recoverable in circuit court small claims, with costs; Wyoming's remedy centers on getting the money back rather than multipliers — which, as in other low-penalty states, makes the evidence the entire leverage.

Why Wyoming deposit disputes are documentation disputes

No cap, no multiplier, no inspection machinery: a Wyoming deposit case is two people and their proof in front of a circuit judge. The one with the condition record wins.

SealMove is the record. Every photo and video is cryptographically sealed the instant it's captured, independently timestamped, and locked with Face ID into a tamper-evident archive. At move-out, the walkthrough lines up room-by-room against the sealed baseline — and either party can send the other a report to review and acknowledge, no app required.

This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Statutes change; verify current law or consult a Wyoming attorney for your situation. Last reviewed: August 2026.

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QuestionWyoming's answer
Maximum depositNo statutory cap
Non-refundable portionsMust be designated in the written lease
Return deadlineLater of 30 days from termination or 15 from new address
Damage accountingUp to 30 additional days
Wear and tearNot deductible
StatuteWyo. Stat. §1-21-1208

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