Wyoming Security Deposit Law: No Cap, 30-Day Return

Wyoming's Residential Rental Property article (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to -1211) places no dollar cap on a deposit, and § 1-21-1207 requires only that the lease state in writing whether any portion is nonrefundable. Under § 1-21-1208(a), a deposit may be applied to accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, cleaning to the move-in condition, and other contract costs. The balance 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." If there is damage to the unit, that period is extended by another 30 days. A utilities deposit is refunded within 10 days of proof all utility charges are paid.

If the owner or agent unreasonably fails to comply with the itemization and time-limit requirements of Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208(a) or (b), the renter may recover the full deposit and court costs. There is no separate multiple-damages penalty; the statute's remedy is return of the entire deposit plus costs.