Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-106
Entry into neighborhood.
Operative Text
40-26-106. Entry into neighborhood. A person may not, for profit, induce or attempt to induce another to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of an individual of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
Section 40-26-106 of Wyoming's fair housing statutes prohibits a practice commonly known as 'blockbusting.' Specifically, the rule bars anyone from making a profit by pressuring or persuading property owners or renters to sell or rent their homes based on claims—real or speculative—that people of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin are moving into the area. The provision applies to both direct statements and implied suggestions used to stir fear or anxiety about neighborhood demographic change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-106, compliant property professionals avoid any sales or leasing pitch that references the racial, religious, or other protected characteristics of people entering or expected to enter a neighborhood. Real estate agents, property managers, and investors generally ensure that their marketing and solicitation practices are based solely on objective property and market information. Training staff to recognize and refuse blockbusting-style tactics is a common practice among operators seeking to stay within the bounds of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-106 gives residents protection against being manipulated into selling or vacating their homes through fear-based messaging about who is moving into their neighborhood. If a tenant or homeowner believes someone has attempted to profit by making such representations, that conduct may constitute a violation of Wyoming's fair housing law. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with fair housing matters.
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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