30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap.
The deposit is due within 30 days of move-out, or within 15 days after receiving a forwarding address if later; if deductions for damage are made, up to 60 days. There is no statutory cap on the deposit amount.
What this means for you: Provide your forwarding address promptly to start the clock.
Your next step: Provide a forwarding address; send a demand if the deadline passes.
Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Security deposit in nearby states: Montana (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Idaho (21 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Utah (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Colorado (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Nebraska (14 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · South Dakota (14 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026