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Rent Regulations

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 § 1-21-1016

Ejectment not barred.

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Operative Text

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 § 1-21-1016
     1-21-1016.   Ejectment not barred.
The pendency of an action for forcible entry or detainer does
not bar an action of ejectment.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Under Wyoming law, specifically Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1016, a landlord or property owner is not prevented from pursuing a formal ejectment action simply because a forcible entry or detainer (eviction) proceeding is already underway. These are two distinct legal remedies that can coexist simultaneously. The existence of one type of proceeding does not extinguish or block the other.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1016 means that property owners and managers are not limited to a single legal avenue when seeking to recover possession of a property. A compliant operator generally understands that a forcible entry or detainer action and an ejectment action are separate proceedings, each with their own procedural requirements. Operators familiar with this provision recognize that pursuing one remedy does not foreclose the other.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1016 establishes that a tenant facing a forcible entry or detainer proceeding may also face a separate ejectment action brought by the same landlord. Tenants should be aware that these are distinct legal proceedings, each carrying its own rights and defenses. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants understand what defenses may be available in each type of proceeding.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1014
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1001
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1301
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1304

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

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