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 § 1-21-1003
Notice to quit premises required.
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1-21-1003. Notice to quit premises required. The party desiring to commence an action for forcible entry or detainer must notify the adverse party to leave the premises involved. The notice shall be served at least three (3) days before commencing the action, by leaving a written copy with the defendant or at his usual place of abode or business if he cannot be found.
Wyoming Statute § 1-21-1003 establishes a mandatory procedural step before a landlord can file an eviction (forcible entry or detainer) lawsuit: the party seeking to remove someone from a property must first deliver a written notice to quit. This notice must be served at least three days before the court action begins, and it may be delivered by leaving a copy with the person directly, or at their home or place of business if they cannot be located in person. The rule applies to any party initiating such an action, not only landlords.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1003, property owners and managers who intend to pursue an eviction action in Wyoming generally ensure that a written notice to quit is properly served on the occupant at least three days before filing with the court. Compliant operators document how and where the notice was delivered — whether handed directly to the occupant or left at their residence or place of business — to demonstrate that the statutory requirement was met. Skipping or improperly serving this notice can undermine the legal basis for the eviction proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1-21-1003 gives tenants a procedural protection: a landlord cannot lawfully commence a forcible entry or detainer action without first serving a written notice to quit at least three days in advance. If a tenant believes this notice was never properly delivered, that procedural defect may be relevant to the eviction case. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about how this requirement applies.
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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