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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.