What is the small claims limit for a deposit dispute in Wyoming?

Small claims court in Wyoming handles disputes up to $6,000.

Wyoming security deposit law

Q: How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, a landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement for any deductions, within 30 days of move-out. 30 days after you provide a forwarding address, or 15 days after you receive an accounting — up to 60 days if there is damage.

⚠️ Not legal advice. DepositShield is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. This information is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current — laws change and vary by city and situation. Verify it with an official source and consult a licensed attorney or your local tenants’ rights organization before relying on it or acting. Using DepositShield does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Return deadline

30 days

30 days after you provide a forwarding address, or 15 days after you receive an accounting — up to 60 days if there is damage.

Small claims limit

$6,000

What you need to know

• Deposit due within 30 days (up to 60 if there’s damage), after you provide a forwarding address.
• An itemized list is required for any deductions.

Itemization: Itemized list required for deductions.

Interest: No interest required.

Deposit cap: No statutory cap.

If they wrongfully withhold: Wrongful withholding: your damages.

Statute: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207, 1208

What’s at stake for you?

Deadlines and penalties are state law — check yours, then lock in the evidence.

Your state

Your security deposit ($)

💰 At stake: your $1,500 deposit.

⏱ Deadline: Wyoming landlords must act within 30 days of move-out. 30 days after you provide a forwarding address, or 15 days after you receive an accounting — up to 60 days if there is damage.

⚖️ Your leverage: Wrongful withholding: your damages.

🏛 If it comes to it: small claims in Wyoming handles up to $6,000 — no lawyer needed.

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DepositShield is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. This information is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current — laws change and vary by city and situation. Verify it with an official source and consult a licensed attorney or your local tenants’ rights organization before relying on it or acting. Using DepositShield does not create an attorney-client relationship.