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 § 1-21-403
Appeal of forcible entry and detainer actions.
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1-21-403. Appeal of forcible entry and detainer actions. In any forcible entry and detainer action appealed to the district court which is thereby determined against the defendant in possession, the court shall hear evidence concerning and render judgment for the rental value of the premises in controversy for the whole period of the unlawful detainer.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-403, when a forcible entry and detainer (eviction) case is appealed to the district court and the court rules against the tenant who has remained in possession of the property, the court is required to calculate and award a monetary judgment covering the fair rental value of the disputed premises for the entire period the tenant unlawfully held the property. This provision ensures that a landlord who prevails on appeal is compensated for the time the tenant occupied the unit without legal right. The court must both hear evidence on that rental value and formally enter judgment for it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords involved in a forcible entry and detainer appeal under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-403 should be prepared to present evidence of the fair rental value of the property at issue, covering the full period of the alleged unlawful detainer. Compliant operators typically document market rental rates, lease terms, and the timeline of the disputed occupancy so that the district court has a clear evidentiary record on which to base its judgment. Preserving records such as comparable rental listings, prior lease agreements, and payment histories supports the court's ability to render an accurate award if the appeal is decided in the landlord's favor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-403, a tenant who appeals a forcible entry and detainer action and remains in possession during that appeal should be aware that if the district court ultimately rules against them, the court is required to enter a monetary judgment for the rental value of the premises covering the entire period of unlawful detainer. This means the financial exposure for a tenant who loses on appeal can extend back to the beginning of the disputed occupancy period. Tenants facing this situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full scope of potential liability before or during the appeals process.
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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