Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-142
Intervention by attorney general.
Operative Text
40-26-142. Intervention by attorney general. The attorney general may intervene in an action under W.S. 40-26-139 through 40-26-143 if the attorney general certifies that the case is of general public importance. The attorney general may obtain the same relief as is available to the attorney general under W.S. 40-26-137(b).
Under Wyoming Statute § 40-26-142, the state's attorney general has the authority to step into a private legal action brought under the residential rental practices statutes when the attorney general determines the case carries broad public significance. Once the attorney general intervenes on that basis, the same remedies available to the attorney general in enforcement actions under § 40-26-137(b) become available in that proceeding. This provision effectively allows the state to amplify its role in cases that extend beyond a single landlord-tenant dispute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section § 40-26-142 means that a rental-practices case which might otherwise appear to be a straightforward private dispute can draw direct state involvement if the attorney general views it as a matter of general public importance. Operators who maintain consistent, documented compliance with Wyoming's residential rental statutes are generally better positioned when a case attracts heightened scrutiny of this kind. Understanding that the attorney general can seek the same remedies available under § 40-26-137(b) underscores the importance of lawful practices across all rental operations, not just in individual transactions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyoming Statute § 40-26-142 gives tenants and their advocates an awareness that the attorney general can join a case filed under §§ 40-26-139 through 40-26-143 when it is certified as having general public importance, potentially bringing additional state resources and remedies into the action. This can be relevant when a rental practice appears to affect a broad class of renters rather than a single household. Tenants who believe their situation may reflect a wider pattern can explore options such as contacting the Wyoming Attorney General's office, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider to understand how this provision might relate to their circumstances.
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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