Landlord kept your deposit in Wyoming? Find your next step.
No refund, only part of your money back, or charges you disagree with? Start with what you received, then build a response using your records and Wyoming law.
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What do you need help with?
Open the situation that fits. Each route gives you something to check, something to keep, and a next step.
I received nothingNo refund and no list of deductions.
Check the trigger, then the date. Balance plus written itemization due (without interest) within 30 days after termination or 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later; 30 extra days if there is damage to the unit. The renter must notify the owner of a payment address within 30 days of termination - a statutory duty.
Keep: your deposit payment, move-out or key-return record, forwarding-address notice and any earlier written request. These establish the timeline behind your demand.
Analyze my missing refund - free →I received part of my depositSome money came back. Find out what explains the difference.
Reconcile the refund. Compare the original deposit, what was returned and each deduction. Separate charges you accept from charges you dispute.
Check the amount they kept - free →Enter the refund and deductions in the case builder. You do not need a separate worksheet first.
The Wyoming accounting rule: A written itemization of any deductions with reasons must accompany the balance; permitted deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear, cleaning to move-in condition, and other contract-provided costs.
Keep: the refund record, deduction list and notice envelope or delivery record. If money is still unexplained, identify that gap in your written request.
I disagree with the deductionsYou have a charge list, whether or not a refund arrived.
Respond to the specific charges. Note each amount, why you dispute it, and which photo, message or record supports your position. Check the notice instructions above before choosing how and when to reply.
Check my deductions - free →The records rule in Wyoming: No receipts requirement; only the written itemization with reasons.
No move-in photos? Use an inventory checklist, inspection report, dated repair request, messages or witness accounts to explain the condition.
I already sent a demandThe landlord has not paid, or the dispute is still unresolved.
Compare the response with both dates and any applicable extra 30 days for damage. Keep the address notice with your lease and condition records.
See the Wyoming court route →Keep: your sent demand, delivery record and any reply. Use the court guide to check where to file, which forms to use, and the filing and service costs.
Turn the dispute into a documented demand
- Free: understand your dispute
- Add your refund, charges and records. Get a charge-by-charge analysis of the deposit rules and potential remedies under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208.
- Optional: your case documents, $29-$49
- Your demand letter, damages summary and evidence checklist, ready to review and send with your records. Mailing is optional and costs extra.
One charge, backed by a reason and records
Fictional Wyoming example. Assumes coverage under the cited law; not a customer outcome.
- The charge
- Repainting ordinary wall scuffs: $900
- Records to attach
- move-in photos and move-out photos
Open PDF ↗In the generated letter
Ordinary wear and tear - not deductible. Repainting after a tenancy is ordinary wear and tear unless the walls were damaged beyond normal use (large holes, unauthorized colors). Dated move-in and move-out photos help distinguish ordinary wear from tenant-caused damage.
Prefer to write it yourself? Use the free Wyoming letter template.
Before you call the refund late
Balance plus written itemization due (without interest) within 30 days after termination or 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later; 30 extra days if there is damage to the unit. The renter must notify the owner of a payment address within 30 days of termination - a statutory duty.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 ↗Deposit statute reviewed August 2026. Review dates refer to the cited rules.
Check the return timeline
Optional date estimate. Read the start conditions above; a passed date alone does not establish a violation. Your date and deposit amount carry into the free analysis.
Already know the dates? Go straight to the refund and charges.
Continue to my free analysis →Questions before your next step
What should I do first if my landlord kept my deposit in Wyoming?
Check the statutory deadline. Balance plus written itemization due (without interest) within 30 days after termination or 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later; 30 extra days if there is damage to the unit. The renter must notify the owner of a payment address within 30 days of termination - a statutory duty. Save your move-out records, any refund and the itemized statement. Compare them with the deadline and deduction rules below.
Do I need a lawyer to get my deposit back in Wyoming?
You can write a demand yourself. If you consider a court claim, small claims court (limit: $6,000) is designed for self-represented tenants - filing fees run $10.
What happens if my landlord doesn't return my security deposit in 30 or 60 days in Wyoming?
Unreasonable noncompliance lets the renter recover the full deposit and court costs (§ 1-21-1208(c)) - forfeiture of all deductions. No multiplier, no attorney fees.
What can I ask to recover in a Wyoming deposit dispute?
Full deposit plus court costs for unreasonable noncompliance - forfeiture only, no multiplier (§ 1-21-1208(c)). Counterweight: a renter found to have sued unreasonably can be ordered to pay the owner's court costs. Some websites describe willfulness enhancements for Wyoming - the statute has no such provision.
Read the full Wyoming deposit-law guide for the return, deduction and remedy rules.