A background check will show a person's history of addresses, evictions, bankruptcies, judgments and liens.
A full credit report comes with a basic background check, credit check plus criminal check. A basic background check shows a person's history of addresses, evictions and bankruptcies.
Landlords do not need the tenant or applicant's consent to run background and credit checks. Fair Credit Reporting Act § 604(a)(3)(F)
The Fair Housing Act disallows landlords from discriminating against prospective renters based on their race, color, religion, sex, *familial status, national origin or physical/mental handicap. 42 U.S.C. § 3604
*Familial status - pregnant women and families with person(s) under 18.
However if the dwelling has four or less rental units and the landlord lives in one of them, then he or she won't have to follow the above Fair Housing laws. 42 U.S.C. § 3603(b)
(also known as a lease agreement or rental agreement)
Whether you're a landlord or tenant, it's important to have a written lease agreement with terms and conditions that favors you and follows your state laws.
To save time and avoid mistakes, you can customize your own lease agreement at LawDepot. This site will ask you a set of questions related to your tenancy and create a state-specific agreement based on your answers.
Wyoming landlord tenant law requires all tenancy agreements to contain the following details:
As long as the tenant is agreeable, Wyoming landlord tenant law doesn't limit the maximum amount of security deposit the landlord can ask for.
If any nonrefundable deposit has to be stated in the written rental agreement. The landlord or landlord's agent must also inform the tenant of this in writing when collecting the deposit. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
Wyoming landlord tenant law requires the landlord to inform the tenant of the terms and conditions for security deposit deductions.
Valid reasons for security deposit deductions under Wyoming landlord tenant law Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208.(a) include:
The landlord is NOT allowed to take money from the security deposit due to damage from *normal wear and tear. *Normal wear and tear is the natural deterioration of the property (and its contents) from normal everyday use.
Within 30 days of the lease terminating, the tenant has to give the landlord a forwarding address where the landlord can send a list of security deposit deductions and refund any remaining security deposit (plus prepaid rent). This list has to individually account for all damages and rent owed in writing.
If there is no property damage, the landlord must send the above list and remaining security deposit (plus prepaid rent) within 30 days of lease termination or 15 days of being informed of the tenant's forwarding address (whichever is later).
If there is no property damage, the landlord must send the above list and remaining security deposit (plus prepaid rent) within 60 days of lease termination or 45 days of being informed of the tenant's forwarding address (whichever is later).
If the landlord fails to follow Wyoming landlord tenant law for deducting and returning security deposit, the tenant can recover the full deposit amount and court costs. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208.(c)
Cheyenne, Wyoming WY
There are no WY landlord tenant laws on imposing charges for late rent payments.
There are no specific Wyoming landlord tenant statutes on raising rent.
The Wyoming Landlord Tenant Act Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203.(a) requires the landlord to maintain the property in a safe and habitable condition:
Wyoming landlord tenant law Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204, Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205 also requires the tenant to keep the property in a clean and safe condition:
If the landlord fails to maintain the property and it affects health and safety, the tenant can give the landlord a written notice stating the problems, the repairs required and giving the landlord a reasonable amount of time to correct it. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203.(b)
If the repair costs are too high, the landlord can choose to refuse repairs and terminate the rental agreement. In this case, the landlord has to inform the tenant in writing that the tenancy is being terminated in 10 to 20 days (number of days to be decided by landlord). The tenant shall have to pay (pro-rated) rent up to the termination date and the landlord shall return all prepaid rents and deposits after deductions. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203.(d)
According to Wyoming landlord tenant law Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205.(a)(iii), the landlord, landlord's agent or property manager is only allowed to enter the property for the following reasons:
In the above situations, they should inform the tenant at least 24 hours in advance before entering the property. They should only enter the property with the tenant's consent and during reasonable hours.
There are no specific Wyoming landlord tenant laws on subletting.
Buffalo, Wyoming WY
If you are the tenant, the following are the minimum number of days for giving your landlord a notice to quit:
Tenant or household member is a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence
If the tenant or tenant's household member is a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence, the tenant can terminate the rental agreement by giving the landlord a written seven day notice to vacate.
This notice has to state that the reason for vacating the property (threat of domestic abuse or sexual violence against tenant or tenant's household member) AND include medical, court or police evidence of domestic abuse or sexual violence). Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1303
According to Wyoming landlord tenant law Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002, the following are valid reasons for evicting tenants and the minimum number of days for giving them a notice to quit:
Tenant did not pay rent
Tenant remained on property after tenancy has terminated
Tenant failed to performed duties - See Tenant Duties above
Whether you are a landlord evicting someone or a tenant facing eviction, it's important that you handle matters correctly according to your state laws.
If you have any questions or doubts on eviction, you can ask a local landlord tenant lawyer online.
Before filing for eviction, the landlord must give the tenant a written three day notice to quit premises in person. If the tenant can't be found, the landlord can leave this notice at the tenant's home or work address. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
If the tenant is evicted because he or she did not pay rent, then the landlord can recover rent owed plus court costs and attorney fees. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1008.(b)
There are no specific Wyoming landlord tenant laws on when the property is considered abandoned by the tenant.
If there are (tenant's) belongings left on the property after the tenancy has terminated or the tenant has abandoned the property, the landlord can immediately any items that are hazardous, perishable or valueless. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210.(a)
If there are items of value, the landlord must give the tenant a written notice containing the following:
If the tenant responds in writing within seven days, the landlord shall have to give him or her seven additional days to take back the belongings.
If the tenant is taking back the belongings, the landlord can charge the tenant for their moving and storage costs. Otherwise the landlord can keep or dispose them once the deadline is up. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210.(b)
Wyoming Landlord Tenant Law:
If you have any questions or need legal advice, you can ask a local landlord tenant lawyer online .
