Landlord & tenant · Wyoming
the short answer
Tell your landlord within 30 days where to send the money. The deadline is 30 days, or 15 days after you give that address, whichever is later — and another 30 days on top if there is damage. Wyoming adds no multiplier, and if the court thinks you sued unreasonably, costs can run against you.
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governing statute
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
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deadline
30 days
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Across the country. 23 of the 47 states written up answer this the same way as Wyoming. The shortest is 14 days, as in Alaska; the longest is 60 days, as in Alabama. Compare every state →
penalty
Unreasonable failure to comply: the full deposit and court costs. No multiplier — and if the court finds you sued unreasonably, costs can run the other way.
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which court
Circuit court, small claims
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small claims limit
$6,000
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exceptions: The limit does not count costs. If the other side turns up with a lawyer, you are entitled to a delay so you can get one too.
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also
Thirty days, or 15 days after you give a new mailing address, whichever is later — and another 30 days on top if there is damage to the unit. You must tell the landlord within 30 days where to send it.
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