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 § 1-21-1203
Owner's duties; notice by renter of noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of rental agreement; liability limited.
Operative Text
1-21-1203. Owner's duties; notice by renter of
noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of
rental agreement; liability limited.
(a) To protect the physical health and safety of the
renter, each owner shall:
(i) Not rent the residential rental unit unless it is
reasonably safe, sanitary and fit for human occupancy;
(ii) Maintain common areas of the residential rental
unit in a sanitary and reasonably safe condition;
(iii) Maintain electrical systems, plumbing, heating
and hot and cold water; and
(iv) Maintain other appliances and facilities as
specifically contracted in the rental agreement.
(b) If the renter is current on all payments required by
the rental agreement and has reasonable cause supported by
evidence to believe the residential rental unit does not comply
with the standards for health and safety required under this
article, the renter shall advise the owner in writing of the
condition and specify the remedial action the renter requests be
taken by the owner. Within a reasonable time after receipt of
this notice, the owner shall either commence action to correct
the condition of the residential rental unit or notify the
renter in writing that the owner disputes the renter's claim.
The notices required by this subsection shall be served by
certified mail or in the manner specified by W.S. 1-21-1003.
(c) The owner shall not be required to correct or remedy
any condition caused by the renter, the renter's family or the
renter's guests or invitees by inappropriate use or misuse of
the property during the rental term or any extension of it.
(d) The owner may refuse to correct the condition of the
residential rental unit and terminate the rental agreement if
the costs of repairs exceeds an amount which would be reasonable
in light of the rent charged, the nature of the rental property
or rental agreement. If the owner refuses to correct the
condition and intends to terminate the rental agreement, he
shall notify the renter in writing within a reasonable time
after receipt of the notice of noncompliance and shall provide
the renter with sufficient time to find substitute housing,
which shall be no less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty
(20) days from the date of the notice. If the rental agreement
is terminated, the rent paid shall be prorated to the date the
renter vacates the unit and any balance shall be refunded to the
renter along with any deposit due in accordance with W.S.
1-21-1208.
(e) The owner is not liable under this article for claims
for mental suffering or anguish.Wyoming Stat. § 1-21-1203 requires residential rental owners to keep units reasonably safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy before renting them, and to maintain common areas, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, and hot and cold water throughout the tenancy. When a renter believes the unit falls short of these health and safety standards, the renter must notify the owner in writing, and the owner must then either begin corrective action or dispute the claim within a reasonable time. Owners are not responsible for conditions caused by the renter or their guests, and damages for mental suffering are explicitly excluded under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1203, compliant operators generally ensure a unit meets safety and sanitation standards before any new tenancy begins and keep shared spaces, utilities, and contracted appliances in working order throughout the lease. When written notice of a potential violation arrives by certified mail or as specified by W.S. 1-21-1003, operators typically respond promptly—either starting repairs or disputing the claim in writing within a reasonable time. If repair costs are disproportionate to the rent or nature of the property, the statute allows termination of the rental agreement, provided the renter receives written notice and at least ten but no more than twenty days to secure substitute housing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1-21-1203 gives renters who are current on payments the right to demand in writing that an owner address health and safety deficiencies, with the notice sent by certified mail or as outlined in W.S. 1-21-1003. If the owner neither corrects the problem nor disputes the claim within a reasonable time, the renter may have grounds to pursue remedies available under Wyoming's residential rental statutes. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options 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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