Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 to 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 to 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 to 1-21-1403 § 1-21-1002
When proceedings allowed.
Operative Text
1-21-1002. When proceedings allowed.
(a) Proceedings for forcible entry and detainer may be had
in any of the following cases:
(i) Against tenants holding over their terms or after
a failure to pay rent for three (3) days after it is due;
(ii) In sales of real estate on execution, orders or
other judicial process, including proceedings for the
foreclosure of a mortgage by court action, when the judgment
debtor was in possession at the time of rendition of the
judgment or decree by virtue of which the sale was made;
(iii) When real estate has been sold under a power of
sale contained in any mortgage or trust deed and the purchaser
or his assignee has demanded possession;
(iv) Any sale by executors, administrators, guardians
or on partition where any of the parties to the petition were in
possession at the commencement of the suit, after the sale has
been examined by the proper court and adjudged legal;
(v) In cases where the defendant is a settler or
occupier of lands or tenements, without color of title, to which
the complainant has the right of possession;
(vi) Against renters in violation of any terms
imposed under W.S. 1-21-1204 or 1-21-1205.
(b) This section shall not be construed as limiting the
provisions of W.S. 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1210.Wyoming Statute § 1-21-1002 defines the specific circumstances under which a forcible entry and detainer (eviction) proceeding may be initiated in court. These include situations such as a tenant remaining past the end of a lease term, failing to pay rent within three days of its due date, or violating conditions imposed under related rental statutes. The provision also covers non-tenant scenarios, such as post-foreclosure possession disputes and occupants without legal title. Importantly, this section does not limit the broader protections and procedures set out in §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1210.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1002, a compliant property owner or manager understands that a forcible entry and detainer action is only available in the specific circumstances the statute enumerates — such as a holdover tenancy, a rent payment that remains unpaid three days after its due date, or a renter's violation of conditions under §§ 1-21-1204 or 1-21-1205. Operators generally document lease terms, payment due dates, and any notices given before initiating court proceedings, since the grounds for the action must fit one of the listed categories. Familiarity with the related provisions in §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1210 is also part of understanding the full procedural framework that governs these proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1-21-1002 sets out a limited list of situations in which a landlord may legally commence an eviction proceeding in Wyoming, meaning a proceeding that falls outside those enumerated grounds may not be legally authorized. Tenants who believe an eviction action has been filed on grounds not listed in this statute — or without the required three-day period for unpaid rent — may have the ability to raise that as a defense in court. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Wyoming's eviction statutes, including the related protections in §§ 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1210, can help tenants understand what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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