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Security deposit rules in Wyoming

Wyoming: return the deposit within 30 calendar days of the end of the tenancy. 60 calendar days after the end of the tenancy if There is damage to the unit (30 more days) (Period extended by 30 days if there is damage (and the address-based date likewise gains 30 days)). 15 calendar days after receipt of the tenant's forwarding address if A new mailing address is received; 15 days after it, if that is later (Use if 15 days after the address arrives is later than 30 days after termination). 45 calendar days after receipt of the tenant's forwarding address if Damage to the unit and a new mailing address: 45 days after the address, if that is later (The address-based period also gains 30 days when there is damage). Interest: no. Penalty if the deposit is kept without a reasonable basis: forfeiture of the right to withhold. (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208)

The rule in plain words

Return by: 30 calendar days after the end of the tenancy.
Deductions allowed: unpaid rent, damage beyond wear, cleaning to move in condition, other lease obligations. Normal wear and tear never. Depreciation: none.
Interest: No.
Penalty: forfeiture of the right to withhold if the deposit is kept without a reasonable basis.

The rule text

The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent and a written itemization of any deductions from the deposit together with reasons therefor, shall be delivered or mailed without interest to the renter within thirty (30) days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later.

Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208(a). Source: Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208 Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits (Title 1 PDF), read 2026-10-09.

Notes on this rule (2)

Renter must give the location for payment within 30 days of termination (1-21-1208(a)).
Separate utilities deposits have their own 10/45/15/7-day rules (1-21-1208(b)).

Worked example

A $2,000.00 deposit; the tenant moved in on June 1, 2023 and out on September 30, 2026. Intended deductions: $300.00 unpaid rent, $150.00 cleaning and a $1,200.00 carpet that was 5 years old.

Return by: November 29, 2026
60 calendar days after the end of the tenancy.
Allowed deductions: $1,650.00
Of $1,650.00 claimed.
Refund due: $350.00
Interest $0.00.

The draft statement for this example

DRAFT ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
Rule: Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208 (Wyoming)
Move-out date: September 30, 2026

Security deposit held                            $2,000.00
Deduction: Unpaid rent                            -$300.00
Deduction: Cleaning                               -$150.00
Deduction: Carpet                               -$1,200.00
Total deductions                                -$1,650.00
Refund due to tenant                               $350.00
Return by                                   November 29, 2026

Notes:
- Itemized under Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1208.

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Where and how much

The state sets the rules; a covered city adds its own.

StateCityAdds the city's ordinance where we cover one.Deposit heldMonthly rentChecks the deposit cap.Units in the buildingInterest depends on it in IL, NY.

Dates

The dates start the clock.

Tenant moved outTenancy startedFor interest and item ages.Lease endedIf not the move-out day.Forwarding address receivedStarts or holds the clock in CT, IA, MN, RI, SD, TX, WY.Tenant's written demand receivedStarts the clock in AZ, KS, MD, MS, OK, SC, UT.New tenant moved inCan start the clock in WI, WV.Notice of claim sentFlorida: the day you sent the notice of your claimReturn period in the lease (days)The lease may set it in CO, ID, ME.

The tenant gave the notice the statute requiresChanges the deadline in AK.Repairs exceed the deposit and need a contractorCan extend the deadline in VA, WV.

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Deductions

What you intend to keep; leave it empty to return everything. An item's age depreciates carpet, paint, blinds and appliances.

Deduction 1

CategoryAmountItem age or install dateNormal wear and tearOrdinary aging: never deductible.

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Documentation

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