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Wyoming Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Wyoming?

No maximum. Wyoming's deposit sections require disclosure of nonrefundable portions and govern return, but set no cap.

Verified Source: W.S. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Wyoming rules

Deposit return deadline

Within 30 days after the lease ends or within 15 days after receiving the renter's new address, whichever is later; extended by 30 days if there is damage.

Verified Source: W.S. § 1-21-1208(a) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Wyoming deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

No interest is owed. The deposit balance and itemization are returned 'without interest' within 30 days after termination, or 15 days after receiving the new address, whichever is later. The deadline is extended by 30 days if there is damage.

Verified Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Wyoming interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

There is no Wyoming statute on this point. Wyoming Statutes Title 1 (full-text search on 2026-10-15) requires no move-in or move-out inspection or checklist.

Verified Source: Wyo. Stat. tit. 1, ch. 21 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Wyoming move-in/move-out checklist page

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