A Wyoming month-to-month rental agreement is a contract (not necessarily in writing) for a tenant to rent property from a landlord, one month at a time, in exchange for a fee (“rent”). The agreement renews monthly, until either party gives proper notice to end it.
Basics of a Wyoming Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
In Wyoming, a landlord and tenant create a month-to-month lease by agreeing to rent a property according to acceptable terms. Written agreements are clearer and more reliable in case of disagreement, but month-to-month oral (unwritten) leases are legal.
Parties under a month-to-month lease have full rights under Wyoming landlord-tenant law. The tenant must use the property in a responsible way and pay rent on time. The landlord must ensure the tenant’s quiet enjoyment of the property. This includes keeping critical features of the property in good working condition.
The main difference between a month-to-month lease and a fixed-term lease is that month-to-month leases can be terminated (with proper notice) by either party, for any reason, without penalty. Landlords also can usually modify terms from one month to the next, again with proper notice.
Required Disclosures for Month-to-Month Rentals in Wyoming
Wyoming landlords may not rent a property out without making the following disclosures to a potential tenant, as relevant:
- Non-Refundable Fees – For Wyoming landlords to charge a non-refundable fee, it must be disclosed and agreed as such in the lease. Otherwise, a tenant may demand a refund when the lease ends.
- Lead-Based Paint – Landlords must provide an EPA-approved disclosure and informational pamphlet to tenants renting any property built before 1978.
Required Notice To End a Month-to-Month Rental in Wyoming
Wyoming lets both the landlord or tenant end a month-to-month lease with reasonable advance notice. In general, it’s valid to end a lease for any reason that isn’t landlord retaliation. Wyoming doesn’t set a specific timeframe for notice, but 30 days of notice will cover most situations.
Required Notice To Raise the Rent on a Wyoming Month-to-Month Lease
Wyoming does not set a specific timeframe for advance notice to raise the rent. This means in most cases it’s reasonable for a landlord to use the same advance notice required for termination or other major lease changes. Wyoming doesn’t set a strict standard for this, but 30 days of notice will cover most situations.
Eviction in Wyoming Month-to-Month Rentals
Wyoming tenants may get evicted if they violate lease terms or stay on the property after the notice period allowed by a valid termination (typically 30 days, except for rent default or other lease violations). Evictions in Wyoming typically take a few weeks.
For more information on the eviction process in Wyoming, click here.
