Wyoming security deposit demand letter
Create a Wyoming security deposit demand letter using the residential-deposit rules verified July 24, 2026. The form checks the facts that control statutory coverage, the return clock, itemization, notice, and any qualified remedy before it inserts state-law text.
What law governs a residential security deposit in Wyoming?
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 through 1-21-1208, official Title 1 compilation govern residential deposit deductions and return. Section 1-21-1208 contains the deadline, itemization, forwarding-address duty, and recovery rule. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 through 1-21-1208, official Title 1 compilation.
Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 through 1-21-1208, official Title 1 compilation · Verified July 24, 2026
When is a security deposit or accounting due in Wyoming?
Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a) sets a base deadline at the later of 30 days after termination or 15 days after receipt of the renter’s new mailing address. When damage deductions are asserted, “this period” is extended an additional 30 days. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208.
Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208 · Verified July 24, 2026
What itemization or documentation is required in Wyoming?
Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a) requires the balance of the deposit and prepaid rent plus a written itemization of deductions and the reasons for each deduction. The letter requests only the itemization, accounting, and supporting documents required by that rule. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a).
Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(a) · Verified July 24, 2026
What remedy may apply if a Wyoming landlord does not comply?
Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(c), an owner who unreasonably fails to comply is liable for the full deposit and court costs. The section states no multiplier, fixed penalty, or attorney-fee award. Recovery of the full deposit/costs under § 1-21-1208(c) is not automatic on lateness; the owner must have “unreasonably” failed to comply. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(c); § 1-21-1208(c).
Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208(c); § 1-21-1208(c) · Verified July 24, 2026
Does Wyoming require a demand, delivery method, or prescribed form?
Section 1-21-1208(a) requires the renter to notify the owner within 30 days after termination where the refund/itemization should be sent. Wyoming prescribes no tenant deposit-demand form or mandatory wording in Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 to -1211. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Section 1-21-1208(a); Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 to -1211.
Source: Section 1-21-1208(a); Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 to -1211 · Verified July 24, 2026
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 through 1-21-1208, official Title 1 compilation govern residential deposit deductions and return. Section 1-21-1208 contains the deadline, itemization, forwarding-address duty, and recovery rule.