Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 34-2-128 to 34-2-129 § 34-2-129
Leases; renewal.
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34-2-129. Leases; renewal. No lease which shall have expired by its own limitation shall be again renewed except by express contract in writing, signed by the parties thereto, whether the original lease be written or verbal. Nor shall any other tenancy than that by sufferance exist after the termination of the original lease, unless created as aforesaid, by express contract in writing.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 34-2-129, once a lease reaches its natural end date, it does not automatically renew or convert into any ongoing tenancy arrangement other than a tenancy at sufferance. To create a new or continued tenancy after expiration, both parties must enter into a written agreement that is signed by all involved — regardless of whether the original lease was written or verbal. Without that signed written contract, no recognized tenancy beyond sufferance is established under Wyoming law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Wyo. Stat. § 34-2-129 generally ensure that any continuation of a tenancy after a lease's expiration is documented through a new, signed written agreement. Allowing a tenant to remain in possession without executing that written renewal means the occupancy is treated only as a tenancy at sufferance, which carries limited legal protections for either party. Compliant operators typically prepare renewal or extension agreements well before the original lease term ends and obtain signatures from all parties before the expiration date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyo. Stat. § 34-2-129 establishes that staying in a rental unit after a lease expires — without a new signed written agreement — places a tenant in a tenancy at sufferance, which offers minimal legal protections. Tenants who believe a landlord is treating them as holding over without a proper written renewal in place may want to review the terms of any communications or documents exchanged near the lease's end date. Tenant-rights organizations in Wyoming can help individuals understand what options may be available when a tenancy's status is in question under this provision.
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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