Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-137
Pattern or practice case; penalties.
Operative Text
40-26-137. Pattern or practice case; penalties.
(a) The attorney general may file a claim for relief in
district court for appropriate relief if the enforcing authority
has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a
pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of a
right granted under this chapter or a person has been denied a
right granted by this chapter and that denial raises an issue of
general public importance.
(b) In an action under this section, the court may:
(i) Award preventive relief, including a permanent or
temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against
the person responsible for a violation of this chapter as
necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by
this chapter;
(ii) Award other appropriate relief, including
monetary damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs;
and
(iii) To vindicate the public interest, assess a
civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not
exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for a first violation
and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for a second or
subsequent violation.
(c) A person may intervene in an action under this section
if the person is a person aggrieved by the discriminatory
housing practice or a party to a conciliation agreement
concerning the discriminatory housing practice.Wyoming Statute § 40-26-137 authorizes the state attorney general to bring a lawsuit in district court when there is reasonable cause to believe someone is systematically violating fair housing rights or when a denial of those rights raises a broad public concern. Courts handling such cases can issue injunctions, award monetary damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. For egregious or repeated violations, courts may also impose civil penalties up to $50,000 for a first offense and up to $100,000 for any subsequent offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 40-26-137, housing operators who engage in repeated or systemic fair housing violations face the possibility of attorney general enforcement action, not just individual complaints. Compliant operators maintain consistent, documented non-discriminatory policies and practices across all properties and transactions to avoid conduct that could be characterized as a pattern or practice. Civil penalties at this level—up to $100,000 for repeat violations—underscore why ongoing staff training and policy audits are standard practice for responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 40-26-137 provides a pathway for the Wyoming attorney general to pursue court action on behalf of the broader public when fair housing rights are being systematically denied, which can benefit multiple affected individuals at once. If you believe you have experienced discriminatory housing practices that may be part of a wider pattern, you may be eligible to intervene directly in an attorney general action as an aggrieved person. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing councils can help you understand whether your experience may connect to a broader enforcement matter and what options may be available to you.
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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