Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-136
Attorney general action for enforcement.
Operative Text
40-26-136. Attorney general action for enforcement. If a timely election is made under W.S. 40-26-130, the attorney general may file not later than the thirtieth day after the date of the election a claim for relief in a district court. Venue for an action is in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or is about to occur. An aggrieved person may intervene in the action. If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may grant as relief any relief that a court may grant in a civil action under W.S. 40-26-129 through 40-26-143. If monetary relief is sought for the benefit of an aggrieved person who does not intervene in the civil action, the court may not award the monetary relief if that aggrieved person has not complied with discovery orders entered by the court.
Under Wyoming Stat. § 40-26-136, when a timely election is made under the state's fair housing enforcement process, the state's attorney general is authorized to bring a legal claim in district court within 30 days of that election. The lawsuit must be filed in the county where the discriminatory housing practice occurred or is about to occur. Courts handling such actions may award the same range of relief available in private civil fair housing suits, though monetary awards for individuals who do not join the case may be withheld if those individuals fail to comply with court-ordered discovery.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Wyoming should be aware that § 40-26-136 empowers the state attorney general—not just private parties—to pursue fair housing enforcement in district court. Compliant operators generally maintain clear, consistent, and documented policies that demonstrate non-discriminatory practices, reducing exposure to both private suits and attorney general actions. Because venue is set in the county where the alleged practice occurred, local compliance practices carry direct legal significance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 40-26-136, if the attorney general files a fair housing enforcement action on your behalf or related to your situation, you have the right to intervene directly in that lawsuit. Aggrieved individuals who wish to receive monetary relief through such an action should be aware that failing to comply with court-ordered discovery can result in the court declining to award that relief. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available under Wyoming's fair housing statutes.
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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