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 § 1-21-1206
Renter's remedies; notice to owner or agent; judicial remedy; rights under termination of rental agreement.
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1-21-1206. Renter's remedies; notice to owner or agent;
judicial remedy; rights under termination of rental agreement.
(a) The remedies set forth in this section are available
to a renter in compliance with all provisions of W.S. 1-21-1204
and 1-21-1205 when the rental agreement has not been lawfully
terminated pursuant to W.S. 1-21-1203(d).
(b) If a reasonable time has elapsed after the renter has
served written notice on the owner under W.S. 1-21-1203 and the
owner has failed to respond or to correct the condition
described in the notice, the renter may cause a "notice to
repair or correct condition" to be prepared and served on the
owner by certified mail or in the manner specified by W.S.
1-21-1003. This notice shall:
(i) Recite the previous notice served under W.S.
1-21-1203(b);
(ii) State the number of days that have elapsed since
the notice was served and that under the circumstances the
period of time constitutes the reasonable time allowed under
W.S. 1-21-1203(b);
(iii) State the conditions included in the previous
notice which have not been corrected;
(iv) Demand that the uncorrected conditions be
corrected; and
(v) State that if the owner fails to commence
reasonable corrective action within three (3) days he will seek
redress in the courts.
(c) If the owner has not corrected or used due diligence
to correct the conditions following notice under this section,
or if the owner has notified the renter that the claim is
disputed, the renter may commence a civil action in circuit
court. The court shall endorse on the summons the number of days
within which the owner is required to appear and defend the
action, which shall not be less than three (3) nor more than
twenty (20) days from the date of service. Upon a showing of an
unreasonable refusal to correct or the failure to use due
diligence to correct a condition described in this article, the
renter may be awarded costs, damages and affirmative relief as
determined by the court. Damages awarded to the renter may
include rent improperly retained or collected. Affirmative
relief may include a declaration terminating the rental
agreement, or an order directing the owner to make reasonable
repairs.
(d) If the court terminates the rental agreement pursuant
to subsection (c) of this section, the renter is entitled to
receive a refund of the balance of the rent and the deposit on
the rental unit within thirty (30) days of the date the
agreement is ordered terminated. The renter shall be required
to vacate the rental unit no sooner than ten (10) days nor later
than twenty (20) days after termination of the rental agreement
by a court.Under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1206, when a renter has properly followed the notice procedures in the preceding statutes and the owner has still not addressed the problem, the renter gains access to judicial remedies. A formal "notice to repair or correct condition" must be served, and if the owner still fails to act within three days, the renter may file a civil action in circuit court. A court finding unreasonable refusal to correct conditions can award damages, costs, and affirmative relief—including termination of the rental agreement and a refund of rent and deposits within thirty days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1206, once a renter has served a formal notice to repair, an owner who fails to commence reasonable corrective action within three days risks a civil lawsuit in circuit court. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to written repair notices, document all corrective steps taken, and communicate clearly with renters to avoid a finding of unreasonable refusal. A court may order repairs, terminate the rental agreement, and require refund of rent and deposits within thirty days if the owner is found to have failed to use due diligence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1-21-1206 outlines the judicial remedies available to renters who have followed the notice requirements in the preceding statutes and whose owner has not corrected the reported conditions. If the owner fails to act within three days of the formal notice to repair, a renter may file a civil action in circuit court seeking damages, costs, and affirmative relief such as a court-ordered repair or termination of the rental agreement. Tenant-rights organizations in Wyoming can help renters understand the procedural steps involved, and consulting one before proceeding may help clarify available options.
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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