Wyoming Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Wyoming need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
No statutory cap
Refund deadline
30 days
30 days, or 60 days if the tenant caused damage that requires longer to assess.
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Bad-faith retention can result in the landlord being liable for actual damages.
Statute: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.