Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1201: No Deposit Cap / 30-Day Return / Actual Damages Only (No Multiplier) / 3-Day Pay-or-Quit (No Statutory Cure Right) / No Rent Control Anywhere in Wyoming; F.E. Warren AFB 90th Missile Wing One of Only Three Minuteman III ICBM Wings in the Entire United States; Wyoming Medical Center Casper Level II Trauma; University of Wyoming Laramie Land-Grant Flagship; Jackson Hole Wyoming’s Most Expensive Rental Market; Wyoming No Income Tax; Powder River Basin ~40% US Coal
Wyoming has no rent control anywhere in the state in 2026. The Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act (Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1201 et seq.) imposes no statutory deposit cap, requires a 30-day return with an itemized statement, provides actual damages only for wrongful withholding (no multiplier), and mandates a 3-day pay-or-quit notice — without the explicit statutory cure right found in neighboring Montana. Wyoming is a Dillon’s Rule state: no Wyoming city or county has ever attempted rent control, and no preemption statute has ever been needed. From F.E. Warren AFB’s nuclear missile crews in Cheyenne to oilfield professionals cycling through Casper’s energy boom-bust markets, University of Wyoming researchers in Laramie, and resort workers navigating Jackson Hole’s extreme housing affordability crisis, Wyoming’s rental market reflects the state’s extraordinary economic and geographic diversity.
Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act (RRPA) — Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211
Wyoming’s residential landlord-tenant framework is codified in two complementary sections of the Wyoming Statutes: the Wyoming Residential Rental Property Act (RRPA, Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211), which governs security deposits and related obligations, and the Wyoming Residential Rental Property Termination Act (Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1301 through 1-21-1303), which governs eviction notice procedures. Wyoming is one of the relatively small number of US states that has NOT adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) — placing Wyoming alongside Texas, Florida, and several other states that have developed standalone landlord-tenant frameworks rather than adopting the URLTA model. The practical result is a leaner, less comprehensive statutory framework than URLTA states, with fewer tenant protections and correspondingly fewer landlord obligations outside the deposit and eviction contexts.
Wyoming landlord-tenant disputes are litigated in the District Courts, organized into nine judicial districts across 23 counties. The four major Wyoming rental markets this guide covers each have their own District Court:
- Cheyenne / Laramie County: First Judicial District Court, 309 W. 20th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Casper / Natrona County: Seventh Judicial District Court, 220 N. Center St., Casper, WY 82601
- Laramie / Albany County: Second Judicial District Court, 525 Grand Ave., Laramie, WY 82070
- Jackson / Teton County: Ninth Judicial District Court, 180 S. King St., Jackson, WY 83001
Security Deposits — Four Key Rules (Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1207 through 1-21-1209)
1. No Statutory Deposit Cap (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1207)
Wyoming imposes no statutory maximum on the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit. A landlord may charge one month’s rent, two months’, three months’, or any other amount. Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1207 addresses deposit handling without specifying a ceiling. Wyoming joins Montana (MCA §70-25-101 — see our Montana landlord-tenant guide) and Idaho (Idaho Code §6-321 — see our Idaho landlord-tenant guide) as Mountain West states imposing no deposit ceiling.
2. 30-Day Return Deadline with Itemized Statement (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1208)
After the tenancy terminates and the tenant vacates and provides the landlord with a forwarding address, the landlord must, within 30 days, return the deposit balance and deliver a written itemized statement of all deductions, specifying the dollar amount of each deduction and the reason. The 30-day clock does not begin until all conditions are satisfied. Best practice: conduct the move-out inspection within 48 hours of vacation, document all deductions with photographs and contractor estimates, and send the deposit and statement via USPS certified mail within 25 days to allow for postal transit time.
Wyoming’s 30-day deadline matches Montana (MCA §70-25-201) and Nevada (NRS §118A.242). It is slower than Alaska (14 days — tied for fastest in the US; see our Alaska landlord-tenant guide), Arizona (14 days), Hawaii (14 days; see our Hawaii landlord-tenant guide), Idaho (21 days), and California (21 days). It is faster than Oregon (31 days, ORS §90.300(12)).
3. Actual Damages for Wrongful Withholding — No Multiplier (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1209)
A landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit or fails to return it within the 30-day deadline is liable for the tenant’s actual damages plus court costs and attorney fees. Wyoming does not impose a statutory damages multiplier for wrongful withholding. This makes Wyoming one of the most landlord-favorable deposit-penalty states in the Mountain West — sharing this distinction with Montana:
| State | Wrongful-Withholding Penalty | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 3× treble damages (most severe Western US) | Idaho Code §6-321 |
| Hawaii | 3× treble damages | HRS §521-44(e) |
| California | 2× damages | Civ. Code §1950.5(l) |
| Alaska | 2× damages | AS §34.03.070(g) |
| Nevada | 2× damages | NRS §118A.242(3) |
| Oregon | 2× damages | ORS §90.300(13) |
| Washington | 2× damages | RCW §59.18.280(2) |
| Montana | Actual damages only — no multiplier | MCA §70-25-206 |
| Wyoming | Actual damages only — no multiplier | Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1209 |
While Wyoming’s actual-damages-only framework is the most landlord-favorable in the Mountain West, landlords should not underestimate actual-damages exposure. If a tenant incurs consequential costs from deposit non-return — hotel stays while seeking new housing, moving costs driven by the dispute, or other documented losses — the actual-damages claim can exceed the deposit amount itself. Meticulous documentation of deductions with dated photographs, third-party contractor invoices, and signed move-out inspection reports is the most effective risk mitigation strategy.
4. No Deposit Interest Required
Wyoming does not require landlords to pay annual interest on security deposits held during the tenancy. Deposits need not be placed in interest-bearing accounts or segregated from operating funds in separately named escrow accounts (though best practice suggests separate accounting). This contrasts with Hawaii (5% per annum required) and Massachusetts (5% per annum or actual bank rate for tenancies exceeding one year).
Eviction Notice Requirements (Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1301 through 1-21-1303)
Non-payment of rent — 3-day pay-or-quit (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1303): When a tenant fails to pay rent when due, the Wyoming landlord must serve a written notice demanding payment of overdue rent within 3 days or surrender of the premises. Wyoming’s statute does not contain an explicit mandatory cure-right provision, distinguishing Wyoming from Montana (MCA §70-24-422 provides an explicit cure right), Iowa (Iowa Code §562A.27), and Kansas (K.S.A. §58-2564). In practice, accepting payment within the 3-day period is standard, but the lack of an explicit statutory cure right means the notice language need not include a cure provision. Wyoming’s 3-day period is among the shortest in the Mountain West, matching California and Montana.
Month-to-month termination — 30-day notice: Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by providing at least 30 days’ advance written notice prior to the next periodic rent date. Wyoming has no just-cause eviction statute — landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies without stating a reason, subject only to anti-discrimination law and the 30-day notice requirement.
Self-help eviction: Wyoming landlords may not resort to self-help eviction tactics such as changing locks, removing the tenant’s possessions, or shutting off utilities to force vacation without a court order. Violations expose landlords to liability for actual damages.
Wyoming Rent Control Status: No Control Anywhere, Ever — Dillon’s Rule State, No Enabling Legislation, No Preemption Statute
Wyoming has no residential rent control, rent stabilization, or rent increase limitation of any kind in any jurisdiction in 2026. No Wyoming city, town, or county — not Cheyenne, not Casper, not Laramie, not Jackson, not Gillette, not Rock Springs, not Sheridan, not Cody, not Evanston, not Riverton — has ever enacted a residential rent regulation of any kind in the entire history of the state. The Wyoming Legislature has never passed legislation authorizing municipalities to regulate rents, and has never needed to pass a rent-control preemption statute.
Wyoming’s rent-control vacuum reflects the state’s constitutional structure and political culture:
- Dillon’s Rule framework: Wyoming is a Dillon’s Rule state — municipalities and counties possess only those powers expressly granted by the state Legislature. Because the Legislature has never granted rent-regulation authority to any Wyoming local government, no Wyoming city has the legal power to enact rent control regardless of political will. Even if Cheyenne or Jackson city councils wanted to enact rent control, they would first need the Legislature to pass enabling legislation. The Legislature has never done so, and there is no serious legislative effort to do so as of 2026.
- Property-rights political culture: Wyoming’s political culture is strongly property-rights oriented across both parties. The Legislature — controlled by Republicans with supermajority-like margins — views residential rent regulation as an unconstitutional taking and economically counterproductive. Even Teton County (one of the most politically progressive counties in Wyoming) has never formally requested rent-control enabling legislation from the Legislature.
- Jackson Hole affordability crisis generated no rent control response: Despite Jackson Hole experiencing some of the most severe housing affordability pressures of any US market — with median home prices exceeding $5M+ and 2BR apartments at $3,500–$8,000/month — the political response has been limited to supply-side measures (Teton County Housing Authority deed-restricted units, employer-subsidized housing, ADU incentives) rather than rent regulation. The philosophical and legal barriers to rent control in Wyoming mean that even extreme affordability conditions have not generated rent control proposals.
Wyoming’s position relative to neighboring states:
| State | Rent Control Status | Preemption Statute | Deposit Cap | Return Deadline | Wrongful Withholding | Eviction Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | None — ever | None (never needed) | None | 30 days | Actual damages | 3-day (no cure) |
| Montana | None — ever | None (never needed) | None | 30 days | Actual damages | 3-day with cure right |
| Idaho | None — ever | None (never needed) | None | 21 days | 3× treble damages | 3-day no cure |
| Colorado | None (preempted) | C.R.S. §38-12-301 (explicit preemption) | 2 months | 60 days (SB 23-184) | 1× + attorney fees | 10-day cure |
| Utah | None (preempted) | Utah Code §57-30-101 (explicit preemption) | None | 30 days | Damages + attorney fees | 3-day cure |
| North Dakota | None — ever | NDCC §47-16-07.1 (explicit preemption) | 1 month | 30 days | 1× | 3-day cure |
| South Dakota | None — ever | None (never needed) | 1 month | 14 days | Actual damages | 3-day cure |
| Nebraska | None — ever | None (ambiguous home rule) | 1 month | 14 days (fastest Midwest) | Actual damages | 7-day cure |
Key Wyoming-vs.-Montana distinction on eviction notice: Both Wyoming and Montana impose no deposit cap and provide only actual damages for wrongful withholding. However, Montana’s MCA §70-24-422 includes an explicit statutory cure right — if a Montana tenant pays overdue rent within the 3-day notice period, the tenancy continues and eviction cannot proceed on that delinquency. Wyoming’s Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1303 does not include equivalent explicit cure-right language. This procedural distinction has real practical consequences for landlords with delinquent tenants: Wyoming landlords have somewhat clearer authority to proceed with filing after the 3-day period expires without payment.
Cheyenne, Wyoming — “The Magic City of the Plains”: State Capital, F.E. Warren AFB, and the Data Center Corridor
Cheyenne (Laramie County; ~65,000–67,000 city residents; Laramie County ~100,000–105,000; Cheyenne MSA ~100,000) is Wyoming’s largest city, its state capital, and the economic and governmental hub of southeastern Wyoming. Located at the intersection of I-25 (the Front Range corridor from Denver to Montana) and I-80 (the transcontinental route from New Jersey to California), Cheyenne sits at 6,062 feet elevation on the high plains just 7 miles north of the Colorado border. Its historic nickname — “The Magic City of the Plains” — reflects the overnight transformation from open prairie to a railroad boomtown following the 1867 arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad, which designated Cheyenne as a division point during the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
F.E. Warren AFB — 90th Missile Wing: One of Only Three Minuteman III ICBM Wings in the Entire United States
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, located immediately west of downtown Cheyenne, is the largest single employer in Laramie County and the defining institutional anchor of Cheyenne’s rental market. F.E. Warren is home to the 90th Missile Wing — one of ONLY THREE Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) wings in the entire United States. The other two are the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, Montana (see our Montana landlord guide) and the 91st Missile Wing at Minot AFB in North Dakota. Together, these three wings operate the entire US land-based nuclear deterrent force — the Minuteman III ICBM leg of the nuclear triad.
The 90th Missile Wing maintains approximately 150 deployed Minuteman III missiles in hardened underground launch facilities (silos) distributed across approximately 16,000 square miles of southeastern Wyoming, northeastern Colorado, and southwestern Nebraska — a geographic operational area roughly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Missile Alert Facilities (MAFs) house two-person missile crews on continuous 24-hour alert, ready to launch within minutes of authenticated Emergency Action Messages. Total base personnel: approximately 3,400 active-duty military personnel, DoD civilians, and contractors — making F.E. Warren AFB the LARGEST SINGLE EMPLOYER in Laramie County.
F.E. Warren’s historical significance is extraordinary: established in 1867 as Fort D.A. Russell, it is one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the United States. In 1958, it became the FIRST US ICBM base when it received Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles — an unbroken nuclear mission now extending 68+ years. Named after Francis E. Warren — Wyoming’s first state governor (1890) and a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient — the base has transitioned from cavalry post (it once housed more horses than any other US Army installation) to missile wing with remarkable institutional continuity.
Sentinel GBSD Modernization Program — $96 Billion Northrop Grumman Contract
The Minuteman III fleet is being replaced by the Northrop Grumman Sentinel Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program — a contract valued at approximately $96 billion across its full development, production, and fielding lifecycle. F.E. Warren is the lead Sentinel fielding wing, meaning Cheyenne will host the initial Sentinel activations as the new missile system transitions from development to deployment through the late 2020s and 2030s. The Sentinel program sustains and expands the contractor workforce in Cheyenne, adding Northrop Grumman, Boeing (avionics), L3Harris (communications), and SAIC (systems integration) engineer, technician, and program-management jobs that directly drive demand for Cheyenne’s professional rental market, particularly in the East Cheyenne and I-25 corridor neighborhoods.
Wyoming State Government — Second-Largest Cheyenne Employer
The Wyoming State Capitol (200 W. 24th St., a National Historic Landmark; construction 1886–1917; gold dome) anchors the seat of Wyoming state government in Cheyenne. The Capitol complex and surrounding state agency buildings house approximately 10,000–12,000 state government employees in the Cheyenne metropolitan area — Laramie County’s second-largest employment block after F.E. Warren AFB. State agencies headquartered in Cheyenne include the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT; ~1,800 statewide employees; infrastructure engineering workforce), Wyoming Department of Education, Wyoming Game and Fish Department (one of the most influential wildlife agencies in the Mountain West, managing elk, pronghorn, and other populations across 97 million acres of public and private land), Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and the Wyoming Legislature (meeting January through March in annual session). State government employment provides exceptionally stable, recession-resistant rental demand centered on the Downtown Historic District near the Capitol.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center — Level II Trauma
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (214 E. 23rd St., Cheyenne WY 82001) is Cheyenne’s primary hospital and Level II Trauma Center, with approximately 1,800–2,000 employees. Not-for-profit and affiliated with the University of Wyoming School of Medicine for graduate medical education, CRMC operates 222 licensed beds, a Level II Trauma Center designation, comprehensive cardiac care, oncology, and neonatology. As the largest healthcare employer in southeastern Wyoming, CRMC provides a stable, professional rental cohort that is independent of both military deployment cycles and energy price volatility.
Data Center Corridor — Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure
Cheyenne has emerged as a significant hyperscale data center hub since approximately 2015, branded locally as “Silicon Prairie” and promoted through the “Cheyenne LEADS” economic development partnership. Key drivers: Wyoming’s zero state taxes (no income tax, no corporate income tax) reduce total occupancy cost compared to Colorado or California data centers; low electricity rates from Wyoming’s coal and wind power infrastructure; cool climate at 6,062 feet elevation reducing cooling costs relative to warmer climates; available land near I-25 and I-80 interchange with robust fiber connectivity. Notable Cheyenne data center presence includes Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (NYSE: ORCL; Fortune 100; Cheyenne has been an Oracle cloud region since approximately 2015) and Microsoft Azure (NASDAQ: MSFT; Fortune 6 by revenue; Azure data center campus in the East Cheyenne I-25 corridor). Data center employment is modest in headcount but significant in wage level — Site Reliability Engineers, network operations center technicians, and critical facilities engineers earning $80,000–$150,000+ drive professional rental demand in the East Cheyenne market.
BNSF Railway — Powder River Basin Coal Corridor
Cheyenne is a major BNSF Railway division point on the Powder River Basin coal corridor — the high-volume mainline carrying PRB coal from Campbell County south to utility power plants across the Great Plains and Gulf Coast. The BNSF Cheyenne Division employs approximately 800–1,200 locomotive engineers, conductors, carmen, maintenance-of-way workers, and supervisory personnel. Railroad employment is cyclical with PRB coal demand (impacted by natural gas prices and utility coal-to-gas switching) but has historically maintained a substantial Cheyenne presence. The PRB corridor also carries grain, potash, and intermodal freight, diversifying beyond pure coal dependency.
Cheyenne Frontier Days — “The Daddy of ’Em All”
Cheyenne Frontier Days (Frontier Park, 4501 N. Carey Ave., Cheyenne WY 82007) is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, first held in 1897 and operating continuously for 128 years through 2024. Held the last full week of July, CFD attracts approximately 200,000+ visitors during its 10-day run, featuring ProRodeo Hall of Fame-level competition across seven rodeo performances, three Indian villages, an air show, carnival, and nightly concerts from major country artists. CFD week generates the sharpest short-term rental premium in Cheyenne’s annual calendar, with landlords near Frontier Park (particularly in the North Cheyenne / Frontier Park Area neighborhoods) commanding significant premium over normal market rates for weekly rentals.
Cheyenne Neighborhood Rent Table — 2026 Forecast
| Neighborhood / Area | 2BR Rent 2026F | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Military Corridor / F.E. Warren Gate vicinity | $1,000–$1,350 | BAH-funded military families; 90th Missile Wing; highest SCRA volume |
| Downtown Historic District | $950–$1,300 | State government employees; Capitol complex proximity; walkable |
| East Cheyenne / I-25 Corridor | $950–$1,250 | Oracle/Azure data center workers; newer Class A apartments; tech professional |
| North Cheyenne / Frontier Park Area | $900–$1,150 | BNSF workers; CFD short-term premium July; mixed demographic |
| South Cheyenne / Storey Blvd | $850–$1,100 | Older stock; working-class and entry-level; I-25 commuter access |
| College Drive / LCCC Area | $850–$1,050 | Laramie County Community College student demand; most affordable Cheyenne |
Casper, Wyoming — Wyoming’s Energy Capital: Powder River Basin, Wyoming Medical Center, and Boom-Bust Rental Cycles
Casper (Natrona County; ~60,000–65,000 city residents; Natrona County ~85,000–90,000) is Wyoming’s second-largest city and the undisputed energy capital of the state. Situated along the North Platte River at 5,123 feet elevation in central Wyoming, Casper is the headquarters city for Wyoming’s upstream oil and gas industry and the professional services hub — law firms, accounting firms, engineering consultancies, and oilfield equipment suppliers — serving mineral extraction operations across the state’s most productive basins. Unlike Cheyenne’s government-and-military stability, Casper’s rental market is characterized by significant commodity-price cyclicality: WTI crude oil prices above $70–$80/bbl drive tight vacancy and rising rents, while price collapses create measurable softening as energy workers relocate or double up households.
Energy Industry — Powder River Basin and Wyoming’s Oil and Gas Economy
Casper serves as the professional and administrative headquarters for Wyoming’s oil and gas economy. Natrona County’s Salt Creek Field — discovered 1889 and producing for over 135 years, one of the longest continuously producing oilfields in the United States — established Casper as an oil town before World War I. Broader Wyoming oil production is concentrated in the Pinedale Anticline (Sublette County), Jonah Field, Wamsutter Field (Sweetwater County), and the Powder River Basin’s tight-oil formations in Campbell and Converse counties. Major operators with Casper-area presence include Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN; Fortune 500; Permian and PRB Basin operations; significant Wyoming natural gas history), Arch Resources (NYSE: ARCH; PRB coal; Black Thunder and Coal Creek mines), and numerous oilfield services companies providing fracking, well completion, and pipeline services. Casper’s professional services sector — Holland & Hart, Crowley Fleck, Williams Law Firm (oil and gas practices), BDO USA, Eide Bailly (accounting), and engineering firms specializing in petroleum, environmental, and civil disciplines — serves the energy industry’s substantial accounting, legal, and engineering needs. Energy cycle dynamics: Casper 2BR rents during the 2012–2014 shale boom peaked at $1,100–$1,400; collapsed to $700–$950 during the 2015–2016 oil bust; recovered to $875–$1,150 by 2026 as moderate oil prices sustain base activity without boom-level employment.
Wyoming Medical Center — Wyoming’s Most Comprehensive Hospital Outside Cheyenne
Wyoming Medical Center (1233 E. 2nd St., Casper WY 82601) is the largest hospital in Wyoming by licensed bed count and Natrona County’s largest employer, with approximately 3,000–3,500 employees including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff. Level II Trauma Center; comprehensive cardiac program (open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology); oncology program serving central and western Wyoming; neonatology; behavioral health; graduate medical education affiliated with the University of Wyoming Residency Program. WMC serves a regional patient base of approximately 250,000 across central and western Wyoming — a vast geographic catchment area reflecting the absence of comparable tertiary care facilities in Riverton, Lander, Rock Springs, or Douglas. As Wyoming does not have an NCI-Designated Cancer Center as of 2026, WMC’s cancer program represents the highest tier of readily accessible oncology care for a large share of Wyoming’s population. Healthcare employment at WMC and associated clinics is the most recession-resistant component of Casper’s rental demand, providing physician and nursing households in the Capitol Hill and East Casper neighborhoods adjacent to the medical center campus with incomes largely decoupled from commodity price cycles.
Education Sector — Casper College and UW Casper
Casper College (125 N. College Dr., Casper WY 82601) is Wyoming’s largest community college, enrolling approximately 4,000 students and employing approximately 700–900 faculty and staff. Transfer programs in business, nursing, engineering, and liberal arts feed into the University of Wyoming’s baccalaureate programs, and the College’s associate-degree programs in nursing and allied health directly pipeline into Wyoming Medical Center employment. University of Wyoming Casper (3333 N. Coffeen Ave.) offers four-year UW degree programs in Casper for students unable or unwilling to relocate to Laramie, enrolling approximately 1,500–2,500 students. Together, the Casper higher education ecosystem generates student housing demand in the College Drive / N. Beverly St. corridor and provides a partial counter-cyclical employment buffer against energy-sector volatility.
Wyoming Government & Transportation
Casper is home to significant state government satellite operations including the Wyoming Department of Transportation Casper District (I-25 and US-20/26 highway systems; approximately 300–400 district employees), Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, and Wyoming Game and Fish Casper Region. Casper/Natrona County International Airport (CPR) serves United Airlines connections to Denver International, enabling oil-and-gas professionals to maintain Casper base while accessing national and international travel markets. The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (operated by the Bureau of Land Management) commemorates Casper’s position at the intersection of the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express trails — the most significant overland trail crossing in Wyoming history.
Casper Neighborhood Rent Table — 2026 Forecast
| Neighborhood / Area | 2BR Rent 2026F | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill / Wyoming Medical Center area | $950–$1,250 | Healthcare professional demand; WMC adjacency; most stable demand |
| Downtown Casper / North Casper | $875–$1,150 | Professional services; energy industry offices; urban lifestyle |
| East Casper (near WY-220) | $875–$1,100 | Newer apartment stock; mixed professional/working class |
| College Drive / Casper College Area | $800–$1,050 | Student demand; Casper College + UW Casper; younger tenants |
| West Casper / Natrona Heights | $800–$1,050 | Older stock; working class; oilfield worker households |
| Evansville / Mills CDP | $750–$1,000 | Most affordable Casper-area; industrial corridor; oilfield services proximity |
Laramie, Wyoming — University of Wyoming: Wyoming’s Flagship Land-Grant University and the State’s Only Law and Medical School
Laramie (Albany County; ~33,000–35,000 city residents; Albany County ~38,000–42,000) is Wyoming’s third-largest city and its foremost university town. Situated at 7,165 feet elevation on the high plains east of the Snowy Range, Laramie is the second-highest major city in the continental United States (after Cheyenne, CO at 6,035 ft; Laramie at 7,165 ft is the highest in Wyoming by far, and one of the highest in the entire country). The city’s rental market is overwhelmingly university-driven — the University of Wyoming employs approximately 6,000–7,000 faculty, staff, and researchers and enrolls approximately 13,000–15,000 students, making UW the defining institution in a city whose entire economy essentially orbits a single anchor employer and its student body.
University of Wyoming — Wyoming’s Flagship Land-Grant, Only Law School, and Only Medical School
The University of Wyoming (1000 E. University Ave., Laramie WY 82071), established 1886 under the Morrill Act as Wyoming Territory’s land-grant institution, is the only four-year public university in Wyoming and the state’s flagship research institution. UW holds the Carnegie doctoral research classification and is the exclusive provider of several professional degree programs critical to Wyoming: the College of Law (the only law school in Wyoming — attorneys who want to practice in Wyoming overwhelmingly earn their J.D. at UW or attend out-of-state schools); the College of Health Sciences (including the UW School of Pharmacy, the only pharmacy school in Wyoming, and UW School of Nursing); and the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program (Wyoming’s Medical Education partner with the University of Washington, University of Alaska, Montana, Idaho — third- and fourth-year medical students complete clinical rotations at Wyoming Medical Center and other sites). UW Big 12: The UW Cowboys (and Cowgirls) joined the Big 12 Conference in 2024 — an enormous upgrade from the Mountain West Conference that significantly elevates UW football and basketball visibility, drives increased game-day attendance at War Memorial Stadium (29,181 capacity), and adds revenue that funds athletic and academic scholarships. Annual enrollment events including freshman move-in (late August) generate Laramie’s most acute short-term rental demand surge, with University District vacancy approaching zero in August.
UW Research and Major Grants
UW conducts approximately $200M+ in annual research expenditures across its colleges. Major research programs include the UW School of Energy Resources (SER; one of the nation’s leading energy research institutions with a focus on carbon management, oil and gas, and renewable energy that aligns with Wyoming’s mineral economy); the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (land-grant mission; soil science, animal science, plant science research critical to Wyoming’s ranching economy); the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WYGISC; remote sensing and GIS for public lands management); and multiple NSF-funded environmental research programs. UW research activity sustains a professional population of approximately 1,500–2,000 post-doctoral researchers, lab technicians, and research administrators who form a stable rental cohort independent of undergraduate enrollment cycles.
Albany County Rental Market Characteristics
Laramie’s rental market reflects the classic university-town structure: student-dominant, seasonally volatile, and price-sensitive relative to larger Wyoming markets. Seasonal surge: August move-in creates a 2–3 week window of near-zero vacancy and above-market-rate rents, particularly in the University District immediately adjacent to campus (15th Street, Grand Ave., Garfield St. corridors). Summer vacancy: Graduate students on 9-month appointments, undergraduates returning home, and instructors on leave create meaningful summer vacancy pressure from May through August that professional-class tenants help offset. Student price sensitivity: UW tuition (Wyoming residents ~$5,500/year, the lowest in-state tuition of any AAU-eligible state university in the Mountain West) combined with limited student loan borrowing capacity keeps student demand concentrated in 1BR and studio units at $600–$900 rather than the Class A 2BR market. Professional-class demand from UW faculty, post-docs, and state government satellite employees sustains rents in the $750–$1,150 2BR range in Laramie’s better neighborhoods.
Laramie Neighborhood Rent Table — 2026 Forecast
| Neighborhood / Area | 1BR Rent 2026F | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| University District (adjacent to UW campus) | $750–$1,050 | UW student demand; August surge; peak turnover; high velocity |
| Downtown Laramie (1st & 2nd St. area) | $700–$1,000 | Mixed student/professional; walkable; older historic stock |
| North Laramie (15th Street corridor) | $650–$950 | Student and working-class; affordable; near I-80 |
| South Laramie / UW Research Park | $750–$1,050 | UW research staff; post-docs; quieter; newer construction |
| East Laramie (Grand Ave. residential) | $650–$925 | Mixed demographic; affordable; older stock; modest |
Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Wyoming’s Most Expensive Rental Market: Grand Teton NP, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the 97%-Public-Land Supply Constraint
Jackson Hole (Teton County; Jackson city ~10,000–11,000; Teton County ~23,000–25,000) is Wyoming’s most expensive, most internationally recognized, and most economically anomalous rental market. A narrow mountain valley at approximately 6,200 feet elevation between the Teton Range to the west and the Gros Ventre Range to the east, Jackson Hole is a global resort destination whose rental economics bear virtually no relationship to any other Wyoming market. The 2BR apartment that rents for $1,000–$1,350 in Cheyenne’s military corridor rents for $3,500–$8,000 in Jackson — a 3–6 times premium that reflects structural supply scarcity, extraordinary destination demand, and the permanent economic distortion created by 97% public land ownership.
97% Public Land Ownership — The Source of Wyoming’s Most Extreme Supply Constraint
Approximately 97% of Teton County’s land area is federally protected public land in some form: Grand Teton National Park (310,044 acres; established 1929, dramatically expanded 1950 to include the valley floor); Bridger-Teton National Forest (3.4 million acres; Jackson Ranger District surrounds the valley); National Elk Refuge (24,700 acres; winter range for the Jackson herd of 10,000+ elk, one of the largest elk herds in North America); and Bureau of Land Management parcels. The 3% of privately developable land in Teton County is the entire basis of the Jackson Hole residential market. This is not a temporary condition or a result of regulatory overreach — it reflects decades of federal land acquisitions specifically to protect one of the most scenic landscapes in North America. No political solution to Jackson Hole’s housing affordability crisis can substantially alter this constraint: the federal land is not being transferred to private ownership.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort — 4,139 Feet of Vertical, America’s Premier Expert Ski Terrain
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR; 3275 W. Village Dr., Teton Village WY 83025), located 12 miles northwest of downtown Jackson in Teton Village, is one of the preeminent destination ski resorts in North America. 4,139 feet of vertical rise (second-greatest in the contiguous United States after Sun Valley’s 3,400 ft — wait, actually Arapahoe Basin claims 2,500 ft and JHMR 4,139 ft vertical which is the greatest vertical in Wyoming and among the greatest in the nation). The iconic Aerial Tram ascends from 6,311 ft at Teton Village to 10,450 ft at the summit of Rendezvous Mountain, deposing skiers onto Corbet’s Couloir, a double-black-diamond entry so steep that many skiers elect to watch rather than descend. Annual average snowfall: 459 inches at the summit. JHMR employs approximately 1,200–1,500 seasonal and year-round workers during peak season, including ski instructors, lift operators, ski patrol, rental technicians, retail employees, and food-service personnel. JHMR’s economic multiplier across the broader Jackson Hole resort economy — lodging (Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, Amangani, Hotel Jackson, dozens of boutique properties), restaurants (three James Beard Award-nominated chefs based in Jackson as of 2024), outfitters, fly fishing guides, whitewater operations, and retail — drives seasonal worker housing demand that consistently outstrips supply. Many JHMR and resort economy workers commute from Alpine WY (45 miles south), Driggs ID (40 miles northwest over Teton Pass), or Victor ID, accepting significant daily commutes because Jackson Hole workforce housing — even deed-restricted affordable units — is severely undersupplied.
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) — The Only Commercial Airport Inside a US National Park
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC; 1250 E. Airport Rd., Jackson WY 83001) holds a unique distinction in US aviation: it is the only commercial airport located within a US national park boundary (within Grand Teton National Park). JAC serves non-stop routes to Dallas-Fort Worth (American), Denver (United, American), Los Angeles (American), Atlanta (Delta), Chicago O’Hare (United), New York-JFK (Delta), and Seattle (Alaska Air) — coast-to-coast connectivity that enables tech-sector remote workers, private equity professionals, real estate investment managers, and other high-income individuals to maintain Jackson Hole as a primary or secondary residence while remaining accessible to coastal business centers. This airport’s access pattern is a significant driver of the permanent demand floor that keeps Jackson Hole rents elevated even in non-peak shoulder seasons.
St. John’s Medical Center — Teton County’s Healthcare Anchor
St. John’s Medical Center (625 E. Broadway, Jackson WY 83001) is the only full-service hospital in Teton County — and the only acute care hospital within approximately 75 miles in any direction — with approximately 1,000–1,200 employees. Level II Trauma Center; comprehensive emergency services for ski-related injuries (JHMR’s expert terrain generates substantial orthopedic trauma volume); cardiovascular care; obstetrics. SJMC is Teton County’s largest traditional employer (excluding JHMR’s seasonal peak workforce) and provides the most stable, year-round professional rental demand in the Jackson market, concentrated among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who command salaries sufficient to afford Jackson Hole’s premium rents.
Teton County Housing Authority and the Workforce Housing Crisis
The Teton County Housing Authority (TCHA) administers approximately 2,000 deed-restricted affordable housing units in Teton County — the most extensive affordable housing program relative to market size of any county in Wyoming. Deed-restricted units are priced at 80–120% of Area Median Income (AMI), currently approximately $600–$1,800/month for 1BR and $750–$2,400/month for 2BR depending on income tier. Despite this program, the ratio of deed-restricted units to workforce demand remains severely undersupplied, with waitlists for TCHA units extending 2–5 years. The gap between TCHA deed-restricted rents and market-rate rents ($3,500–$8,000/month) creates a two-tiered rental market unlike any other in Wyoming.
Jackson Hole Neighborhood Rent Table — 2026 Forecast
| Neighborhood / Area | 2BR Rent 2026F (Market Rate) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Jackson / Town Square area | $4,500–$8,000 | Highest walkability; restaurant access; proximity to everything; most scarce supply |
| East Jackson (Flat Creek corridor) | $3,500–$6,500 | Quieter; National Elk Refuge adjacency; professional households; year-round demand |
| South Jackson (US-89 South) | $3,500–$6,000 | SJMC proximity; somewhat more accessible; newer stock relative to downtown |
| Teton Village (JHMR base area) | $3,000–$7,000 | Ski-in/ski-out premium; resort economy workers; seasonal demand spike |
| Wilson WY (10 miles west, Teton Pass Rd.) | $3,000–$5,500 | Teton Pass access; outdoor professional demographic; slightly more supply |
| Deed-restricted TCHA units (when available) | $750–$2,400 | Income-qualified; 2–5 year waitlist; most workforce housing in county |
Wyoming Rent Trajectory 2019–2026: Energy Cycles, Remote Work In-Migration, and Jackson Hole’s Permanent Premium
| Year | Cheyenne 2BR | Casper 2BR | Laramie 1BR | Jackson Hole 2BR | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $750–$1,000 | $800–$1,050 | $575–$850 | $2,800–$4,500 | Pre-COVID baseline; Casper oil moderate; Jackson demand floor |
| 2020 | $775–$1,000 | $725–$950 | $575–$875 | $2,800–$5,000 | COVID: Casper oil crash ($37 WTI low); Jackson early in-migration begins |
| 2021 | $825–$1,075 | $800–$1,050 | $600–$900 | $3,200–$6,500 | Remote work migration surges; Jackson Hole peak demand wave begins |
| 2022 | $950–$1,250 | $950–$1,275 | $650–$975 | $4,000–$8,000 | WTI $85–$120; remote work peak; Jackson at historic high; Cheyenne data centers growing |
| 2023 | $975–$1,275 | $900–$1,175 | $650–$975 | $4,200–$8,000 | Oil moderation; Cheyenne Sentinel program begins; Jackson permanent plateau |
| 2024 | $975–$1,300 | $875–$1,150 | $650–$1,000 | $4,200–$8,000 | Stabilization; F.E. Warren BAH floor holding; UW Big 12 enrollment uptick |
| 2026F | $1,000–$1,350 | $875–$1,150 | $650–$1,000 | $4,000–$8,000+ | Sentinel contractor growth in Cheyenne; WMC expansion in Casper; UW stable in Laramie; Jackson Hole permanently elevated |
Key observations across Wyoming’s four major rental markets:
- Cheyenne’s stability relative to Casper reflects the government-and-military employment base. F.E. Warren AFB’s BAH rates provide a durable price floor in the Military Corridor, while Wyoming state government employment is entirely recession-resistant. The Sentinel GBSD program provides a decade-long contractor employment tailwind. Cheyenne 2BR rents rose approximately 33% from 2019 to 2026F — significant but far less volatile than Casper.
- Casper’s energy volatility is clearly visible in the trajectory: the 2020 oil-price crash (WTI briefly went negative in April 2020) compressed rents to 2019 levels, then the 2021–2022 recovery pushed rents to $1,275. The 2023–2024 moderation with oil in the $70–$80 range reflects the “new normal” of moderate but not boom energy prices. WMC’s healthcare employment provides Casper’s most important counter-cyclical buffer.
- Laramie’s university stability means relatively flat and predictable rent trajectories without the boom-bust swings of Casper or the pandemic surge of Jackson Hole. UW enrollment has been stable-to-growing, particularly after the Big 12 athletics upgrade. Laramie remains the most affordable market in this comparison by wide margin.
- Jackson Hole’s permanent plateau represents a different phenomenon entirely: the 2021–2022 remote work wave essentially reset the Jackson market at permanently higher levels. The constraint is structural (97% public land) rather than cyclical (demand fluctuations). Even if demand softens meaningfully, the supply constraint prevents significant rent decreases — resulting in an asymmetric market where rents can spike further but are unlikely to decline substantially.
Cheyenne vs. Comparable Mountain West Markets — 2026 Rent and Legal Comparison
| City | Law / Rent Control | Deposit Cap | Return | Wrongful Withholding | 2BR Rent 2026F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne WY | Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1201; no rent control ever | None | 30 days | Actual damages | $1,000–$1,350 |
| Casper WY | Same (Wyoming statewide) | None | 30 days | Actual damages | $875–$1,150 |
| Billings MT | MCA §70-24-101; no rent control ever | None | 30 days | Actual damages | $950–$1,400 |
| Boise ID | Idaho Code §6-321; no rent control ever | None | 21 days | 3× treble damages | $1,300–$1,900 |
| Salt Lake City UT | Utah Code §57-30-101; preempted 1985 | None | 30 days | Damages + $100/day penalty | $1,400–$2,000 |
| Denver CO | C.R.S. §38-12-301; preempted 1981 | 2 months | 60 days | 1× + attorney fees | $1,700–$2,600 |
| Colorado Springs CO | C.R.S. §38-12-301; preempted 1981 | 2 months | 60 days | 1× + attorney fees | $1,150–$1,700 |
| Albuquerque NM | ORRA NMSA §47-8; no statewide preemption | 1 month | 30 days | 2× double damages | $1,100–$1,650 |
Wyoming’s no-income-tax advantage meaningfully affects net-income comparisons. A professional earning $100,000 in Cheyenne takes home approximately $5,000–$8,000 more per year than the same professional in Denver (Colorado 4.4% flat income tax), $4,000–$6,000 more than in Salt Lake City (Utah 4.65% flat income tax), and $9,000–$12,000 more than in Albuquerque (New Mexico 5.9% marginal rate). This tax differential substantially narrows the nominal rent gap between Cheyenne and higher-rent Front Range markets — a Cheyenne 2BR at $1,200 with no state income tax may represent a lower total cost of living than a Denver 2BR at $1,900 with Colorado income tax.
8-Step Wyoming Landlord Compliance Checklist for 2026
- No rent increase cap — fully market rate. No Wyoming city, county, or state authority imposes any limit on rent increases. Raise rent at lease renewal by any amount, subject only to contractual notice provisions in the lease and the 30-day written termination notice requirement for month-to-month tenancies. Wyoming Dillon’s Rule means no local government can impose rent control without the Legislature’s explicit authorization, which has never been granted.
- No statutory deposit cap — collect any amount. Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1207 imposes no maximum security deposit. Standard Wyoming market practice is 1–2 months’ rent. For military tenants at F.E. Warren with higher turnover risk (PCS cycles), collecting up to 2 months’ rent is common and legally permissible. Unlike Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California, and Nevada, Wyoming imposes no ceiling on deposit amounts.
- Return deposit within 30 days with itemized statement (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1208). After the tenancy terminates, the tenant vacates, and the tenant provides a forwarding address, return the deposit balance and a written itemized statement of all deductions within 30 calendar days. Send via USPS certified mail with return receipt. Calendar the 30-day deadline from the day all three conditions are met. Retain copies of the certified mail receipt and signed return receipt card permanently.
- Actual damages exposure for wrongful withholding (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1209). Wyoming imposes no statutory multiplier for wrongful deposit withholding — the most landlord-favorable penalty structure in the Mountain West, shared only with Montana. Document all deductions with: (a) dated photographs of each damaged item taken within 48 hours of move-out; (b) written contractor estimates or paid invoices; (c) signed move-out inspection report (tenant signature if obtainable). While Wyoming’s penalty is landlord-favorable vs. Idaho’s 3× treble damages, actual-damages plus attorney-fees liability remains a real exposure, particularly for larger deposits in the Jackson Hole market.
- No deposit interest obligation. Wyoming does not require interest on security deposits. No separate escrow account, trust account, or interest-bearing account is legally required, though best practice suggests separate accounting to avoid commingling.
- Serve 3-day pay-or-quit notice for non-payment (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1303). For non-payment of rent, serve a written 3-day notice to pay all overdue rent or surrender the premises. Note that Wyoming’s statute does not contain an explicit mandatory cure-right provision (unlike Montana’s MCA §70-24-422). In practice, accepting payment within the 3-day period prevents eviction; but after the 3-day period expires without full payment or surrender, file for eviction (forcible entry and detainer) in the applicable District Court.
- 30-day month-to-month termination notice. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy for any lawful reason (no just-cause requirement in Wyoming), provide at least 30 days’ advance written notice. Wyoming has no just-cause eviction statute — landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies for any lawful reason or no stated reason with proper notice.
- SCRA military tenant provisions (F.E. Warren AFB and other installations). For all tenants who are active-duty military personnel: (a) include SCRA-compliant early-termination language in the lease agreement; (b) be prepared to release military tenants from leases without penalty upon receipt of PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders or deployment orders of 90 or more days; (c) budget for periodic mid-lease vacancies driven by PCS cycles (typical 2–4 year rotation schedule at F.E. Warren); (d) verify annually updated BAH rates each January as they adjust and affect the effective rent ceiling for BAH-funded tenants in the Military Corridor; (e) consider that the Sentinel GBSD modernization program will bring additional contractor (civilian) workers who are NOT covered by SCRA but may have similar employment-driven relocation patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions — Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Law 2026
Does Wyoming have rent control in 2026?
No. Wyoming has no residential rent control, rent stabilization, or rent increase limitation of any kind anywhere in the state in 2026. Not Cheyenne, not Casper, not Laramie, not Jackson, not Gillette, not Rock Springs, not any other Wyoming community. No Wyoming municipality has ever enacted rent regulation. Wyoming is a Dillon’s Rule state: local governments possess only those powers expressly granted by the Wyoming Legislature, which has never granted rent-control authority. Wyoming has never needed a preemption statute — unlike Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas, which all passed explicit preemption statutes in response to municipal rent-control activity. Wyoming landlords in every community may raise rents to market rate at lease renewal with proper notice.
What is Wyoming’s security deposit law?
Wyoming’s security deposit law (Wyo. Stat. §§1-21-1207 through 1-21-1209): (1) NO STATUTORY DEPOSIT CAP — collect any amount; (2) 30-DAY RETURN with itemized statement after tenancy ends and tenant provides forwarding address; (3) ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY for wrongful withholding — no statutory multiplier; (4) NO DEPOSIT INTEREST required. Wyoming’s actual-damages-only penalty is the most landlord-favorable in the Mountain West, matching Montana and contrasting sharply with Idaho (3× treble), Hawaii (3×), and California/Alaska/Oregon/Nevada/Washington (all 2×).
What is Wyoming’s eviction notice requirement?
Wyoming requires a 3-day pay-or-quit notice (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1303) for non-payment of rent — among the shortest notice periods in the Mountain West. Wyoming’s statute does NOT contain an explicit statutory cure right, distinguishing it from Montana (MCA §70-24-422 mandatory cure right), Iowa, and Kansas. Month-to-month tenancies require 30 days’ advance written notice to terminate. Wyoming has no just-cause eviction statute.
How does F.E. Warren AFB affect Cheyenne’s rental market?
F.E. Warren AFB’s 90th Missile Wing — one of only three Minuteman III ICBM wings in the US — employs ~3,400 personnel, making it Laramie County’s largest employer and accounting for 20–35% of Cheyenne’s total rental demand. BAH rates create a durable price floor in the Military Corridor ($1,000–$1,350 2BR). The Northrop Grumman Sentinel GBSD $96B modernization program adds a decade-long contractor employment tailwind. SCRA compliance is mandatory for all military tenant leases.
What drives Casper’s rental market?
Casper’s rental market is driven primarily by Wyoming’s oil and gas industry, creating significant commodity-price cyclicality. Wyoming Medical Center (Level II Trauma; ~3,000–3,500 employees; Wyoming’s largest hospital) provides the most stable counter-cyclical rental demand. Casper College and UW Casper add educational sector stability. Rents peak when WTI exceeds $80/bbl and soften when prices fall below $50. The 2026F 2BR range of $875–$1,150 reflects moderate energy prices without boom-level activity.
What makes Jackson Hole Wyoming’s most expensive rental market?
Jackson Hole’s extreme rental costs ($3,500–$8,000+ per month 2BR) reflect three converging forces: (1) 97% of Teton County is federal public land, creating the most severe developable-land scarcity of any comparable US market; (2) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (4,139 ft vertical; 459 in average snowfall; non-stop flights to NYC/LA/ATL/CHI) drives global destination demand from high-net-worth buyers and renters; (3) JAC airport enables tech remote workers and investment professionals to maintain Jackson as a primary residence with coast-to-coast connectivity. Despite this extreme affordability crisis, Wyoming’s Dillon’s Rule prevents any local rent control without legislative enabling authorization that has never been granted.
What are Wyoming’s tax advantages for landlords and residents?
Wyoming is one of nine US states with NO state income tax and also imposes NO state corporate income tax. Property taxes are among the lowest in the Mountain West, subsidized by mineral severance revenues (Powder River Basin coal ~40% US supply; trona Sweetwater County ~90% US soda ash; Natrona/Sublette oil). The Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund (~$22B+) provides long-term fiscal stability. For professionals earning $80,000–$150,000, Wyoming’s zero income tax represents $3,500–$10,000+ in annual after-tax savings vs. Colorado or Utah, substantially narrowing the nominal rent gap between Wyoming and Front Range markets.
What is the 8-step compliance checklist for Wyoming landlords?
See the full checklist above. In summary: (1) No rent cap — market rate; (2) No deposit cap; (3) Return within 30 days with itemized statement; (4) Actual-damages exposure for wrongful withholding — document meticulously; (5) No deposit interest; (6) Serve 3-day pay-or-quit for non-payment (no statutory cure right); (7) 30-day month-to-month termination notice; (8) SCRA provisions for F.E. Warren AFB military tenants.
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- Montana Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — MRLTA MCA §§70-24-101: No Deposit Cap / Actual Damages / 3-Day Cure Notice / Malmstrom AFB 341st Missile Wing
- Idaho Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — Idaho Code §6-321: No Cap / 21-Day Return / 3× Treble Damages / Micron CHIPS Act
- Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — AS 34.03.070: 2-Month Cap / 14-Day Return (Fastest US) / 2× Damages / JBER
- Utah Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — Utah Code §57-30-101: Statewide Preemption / No Deposit Cap / 30-Day Return / Silicon Slopes
- Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 — C.R.S. §38-12-301: Preemption / 2-Month Cap / 60-Day Return / Denver Front Range