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A Wyoming eviction notice is a written notice from the landlord when the tenant fails to follow the lease agreement in some way. It is the first thing a landlord must do if they wish to legally evict a renter from the rental unit. The tenant is given a certain number of days under state law to either correct the problem or vacate the rented property (curable violation). If the tenant doesn’t comply at the end of the notice period, the landlord may then file an eviction lawsuit, officially known as a forcible entry and detainer. Wyoming eviction notices, also known as a notice to cure or quit, must adhere to the state’s landlord-tenant laws as well as federal housing laws.
Before issuing an eviction notice or beginning an eviction proceeding, a landlord or property manager should first get legal advice. This will help them better understand the State of Wyoming's requirements for both the eviction notices and legal actions.
The components of a Wyoming eviction notice are:
A Wyoming eviction notice is also known as a notice to cure or quit.
In Wyoming, all reasons for eviction (such as non-payment of rent or another lease violation) receive a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Governed by § 1-21-1003, the tenant receives three days to correct the problem if the tenant wishes or leave the property. Although this notice is used for all evictions, it is helpful for the tenant and for the records kept by the landlord to ensure that the notice includes sufficient details on why it was issued.
Service can either be done by personally serving the tenant or posting the eviction notice somewhere on the property where the tenant will see it, such as the front door.
Although there is just one sort of eviction notice used in Wyoming, it is important that it is properly served. The landlord must wait the three days to see whether the tenant will comply. If they fail to comply, the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit.
It is illegal for the landlord to:
If the landlord uses an illegal eviction method, they can be sued by the tenant. The court may award the tenant financial compensation and fine the landlord for violating state and/or federal law.
Tenants have rights in Wyoming even during the eviction process. To learn more about your rights, visit this page. Receiving an eviction notice can be scary. Read it carefully so that you understand what you need to do if you wish to remain on the property. Regardless of the reason that the eviction notice is issued, you only have three days to comply or vacate the property. If you have questions, contact your landlord.
In the previous section, we discussed illegal eviction. If you believe that you were evicted illegally, contact a landlord-tenant lawyer. If you have a valid claim, they can advise you on what to do next. You can also contact legal aid.
There is only one eviction notice used in the Wyoming eviction process. It gives the tenant three days to comply or vacate the property. If, after that time, the tenant doesn’t comply (including leaving the property), the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit. Unless the landlord has a court order, they may not change the locks, disconnect the utilities, or dispose of the tenant’s belongings. It is illegal to do that without a court order. Retaliatory eviction or evicting a tenant for one or more of the seven protected traits listed in The Fair Housing Act is also illegal. Landlords may be sued if they use an illegal eviction method. Landlords can learn more about their rights and obligations by making an appointment with a landlord-tenant attorney in the county where the property is located.
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