Full question:
My landlord refuses to clean the common garbage dumping canisters from our apartment which is now overflowing with garbage and causing quite the nuisances for all of us. He says it’s our duty to clean up our own mess. Is this true per the tenancy laws in Wyoming?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Wyoming
Answer:
No, your landlord is responsible for maintaining the rental unit and its premises in a safe and sanitary condition. According to Wyoming law (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1202), landlords must ensure that residential units are fit for human habitation. This includes maintaining common areas, such as garbage disposal facilities, in a sanitary condition.
Specifically, Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203 outlines the landlord's obligations to protect renters' health and safety, which includes:
- Ensuring the rental unit is safe and sanitary.
- Maintaining common areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Keeping electrical, plumbing, and heating systems operational.
Thus, it is your landlord's duty to address the overflowing garbage issue.
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