Full question:
My tenant vacated the rental unit in Wyoming yesterday. On inspection, I found that there were some repairs required that occurred due to the negligence use of the unit by the tenant. What remedy do I have in this regard?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Wyoming
Answer:
In Wyoming, landlords can charge tenants for repair costs resulting from negligence, as these damages are not considered normal wear and tear. You may deduct these costs from the tenant's security deposit and hold them liable for any additional damages beyond the deposit amount, as outlined in Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 and § 1-21-1211.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 states that upon ending a rental agreement, a landlord can use the security deposit to cover unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, and other agreed-upon expenses. You must provide the tenant with a written itemization of any deductions within thirty days of the rental agreement's termination, or within fifteen days after receiving the tenant's new address, whichever is later. If there is damage, this timeframe can be extended by an additional thirty days.
According to Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1211, if a tenant causes damage, the landlord can apply the deposit to cover these costs, and the tenant remains responsible for any remaining damages, plus interest at ten percent per annum on unpaid amounts. You may also pursue legal action to recover these damages.
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