Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-103
Sale or rental.
Operative Text
40-26-103. Sale or rental.
(a) A person may not refuse to sell or rent, after the
making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or
rental of, or in any other manner make unavailable or deny a
dwelling to an individual because of race, color, religion, sex,
disability, familial status, or national origin.
(b) A person may not discriminate against an individual in
the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a
dwelling or in providing services or facilities in connection
with a sale or rental of a dwelling because of race, color,
religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
(c) This section does not prohibit discrimination against
an individual because the individual has been convicted under
federal law or the law of any state of the illegal manufacture
or distribution of a controlled substance.Wyoming Statute § 40-26-103 prohibits any person from refusing to sell or rent a dwelling to someone, declining to negotiate, or otherwise making housing unavailable based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The law also bars discriminatory treatment in the terms, conditions, or privileges of a sale or rental, including related services and facilities. One explicit exception exists: the provision does not protect individuals who have been convicted under federal or state law for the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 40-26-103, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, negotiating lease or sale terms, and delivering services or facilities to all prospective and current residents. Operators generally document their screening standards and apply them uniformly across applicants to avoid practices that could be construed as differential treatment based on any of the protected characteristics listed in the statute. Notably, § 40-26-103(c) permits consideration of convictions specifically for the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance, though this narrow carve-out does not extend to other criminal history categories.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 40-26-103 establishes that housing seekers in Wyoming have the right to be evaluated for sales and rentals free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, and that right extends to the terms and services connected to a housing transaction. Individuals who believe a landlord or seller has violated this provision may consider filing a complaint with the Wyoming Fair Housing Program, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance on available remedies. Consulting with a licensed attorney familiar with Wyoming fair housing law is another path for understanding how § 40-26-103 may apply to a particular set of facts.
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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