Wyoming’s rent increase laws in 2025 offer significant flexibility to landlords while providing minimal protections for tenants. Here’s what tenants should know:
No Rent Control
Wyoming does not have any rent control laws. This means:
- Landlords can raise rent by any amount
- There is no legal limit or cap on rent increases
- Local governments are not allowed to establish their own rent control ordinances
Notice Requirements
While state law does not mandate a specific notice period for rent increases, best practices suggest:
- Landlords should provide at least 30 days’ written notice before implementing a rent increase
- For fixed-term leases, rent typically cannot be raised until the lease term ends, unless specified otherwise in the lease agreement
Frequency of Increases
- Landlords can increase rent as often as they choose, as long as it’s not during a fixed lease term
- For month-to-month tenancies, increases can occur monthly with proper notice
Tenant Protections
While Wyoming law favors landlords, tenants have some basic protections:
- Rent increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory
- Increases must comply with the terms outlined in the lease agreement
- Landlords must maintain the property in a habitable condition, regardless of rent amount
What Tenants Can Do
Given the lack of rent control, tenants should:
- Carefully review lease terms before signing
- Negotiate longer fixed-term leases to lock in rent rates
- Be prepared for potential increases when leases expire
- Consider purchasing renters insurance to protect personal property
Tenants facing excessive or frequent rent increases may want to explore other rental options or consider homeownership if feasible in Wyoming’s current housing market.
Sources
- https://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/wyoming-rent-increases
- https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/landlord-tenant-laws/wyoming/
- https://www.steadily.com/blog/how-much-can-a-landlord-raise-rent-in-wyoming
- https://www.steadily.com/blog/wyoming-rental-lease-agreement-laws-regulations
- https://www.landlordstudio.com/landlord-tenant-laws/wyoming-landlord-tenant-laws
