Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-126
Charge.
Operative Text
40-26-126. Charge.
(a) A charge issued under W.S. 40-26-125 shall consist of
a short and plain statement of the facts on which the enforcing
authority finds reasonable cause to believe that a
discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to
occur, shall be based on the final investigative report, and is
not limited to the facts or grounds alleged in the complaint.
(b) Within three (3) days after issuing a charge, the
enforcing authority shall send a copy of the charge with
information about the election under W.S. 40-26-130 to each
respondent and each aggrieved person on whose behalf the
complaint was filed.
(c) The enforcing authority shall include with a charge
sent to a respondent a notice of the opportunity for a hearing
under W.S. 40-26-131.Under Wyoming's Fair Housing Act, specifically Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-126, when the enforcing authority finds reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, it issues a formal document called a 'charge.' This charge must contain a clear, concise statement of the supporting facts drawn from the final investigative report, and it is not confined to the original allegations in the complaint. Within three days of issuing the charge, the enforcing authority must send copies to all respondents and any aggrieved persons on whose behalf the complaint was filed, along with information about election rights and the opportunity for a hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-126, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a fair housing investigation may receive a formal charge if the enforcing authority concludes there is reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice occurred. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their rental policies and communications so they can respond effectively if a charge is issued. Upon receiving a charge, respondents are also notified of their opportunity for a hearing under W.S. 40-26-131, and of the election process under W.S. 40-26-130, both of which are important procedural steps in the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-126 provides that aggrieved persons on whose behalf a fair housing complaint was filed are entitled to receive a copy of any charge issued, along with information about the election process under W.S. 40-26-130, within three days of the charge being issued. This means tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices have a right to be kept informed as the enforcement process moves forward. Tenants seeking to understand their options at this stage may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Wyoming's fair housing procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 26, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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