Wyoming’s rent increase laws in 2025 provide significant flexibility for landlords while offering limited protections for tenants. Here’s what tenants in Wyoming should know about rent increases:
No Rent Control
Wyoming does not have rent control laws. This means there is no legal limit on how much landlords can raise rent. Landlords have the freedom to increase rent by any amount they choose, as long as they comply with other legal requirements.
Notice Requirements
While there is no statewide statute specifying a required notice period for rent increases, landlords typically must provide reasonable notice. For month-to-month tenancies, a 30-day notice is generally considered standard5. For fixed-term leases, rent increases usually cannot take effect until the end of the lease term, unless otherwise specified in the lease agreement.
Frequency of Increases
Landlords in Wyoming can increase rent as often as they choose, provided they do not raise rent during a fixed lease term (unless the lease allows for it). For month-to-month tenancies, rent can potentially be increased monthly with proper notice.
Lease Agreements
The terms of the lease agreement play a crucial role in rent increases. Landlords must adhere to any rent increase provisions specified in the lease. Tenants should carefully review their lease agreements to understand when and how rent can be increased.
Prohibited Practices
While landlords have significant latitude in raising rent, there are some restrictions:
- Discrimination: Rent increases cannot be based on discriminatory factors protected by the Fair Housing Act, such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status.
- Retaliation: Landlords are prohibited from raising rent as retaliation against tenants who exercise their legal rights, such as complaining about unsafe living conditions.
- Mid-lease increases: Unless specified in the lease, landlords cannot raise rent during the term of a fixed-lease agreement.
Market Considerations
Although not a legal requirement, landlords typically consider market conditions when setting rent increases. In 2025, Wyoming is projected to see a 4.1% decrease in overall rent prices, bucking the national trend of increasing rents. This market condition may influence landlord decisions on rent increases.
Tenant Options
Given the lack of rent control, tenants have limited options if faced with a significant rent increase:
- Negotiate: Tenants can try to negotiate with their landlord for a lower increase.
- Move: If the increase is unaffordable, tenants may need to consider finding a new rental.
- Review the lease: Ensure the increase complies with the terms of the lease agreement.
- Check for retaliation or discrimination: If the increase seems retaliatory or discriminatory, tenants may have legal recourse.
Local Regulations
While there are no statewide rent control laws, tenants should check if their local municipality has any specific regulations regarding rent increases.
Wyoming’s rent increase laws in 2025 heavily favor landlords, giving them significant freedom to raise rents as they see fit. Tenants should be prepared for potential increases, understand their lease terms, and be aware of their rights regarding discriminatory or retaliatory practices.
Given the projected decrease in overall rent prices for Wyoming in 2025, tenants may find some relief in market conditions, but should still be prepared for individual landlords to potentially raise rents.
SOURCES:-
[1] https://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/wyoming-rent-increases
[2] https://www.steadily.com/blog/rent-increase-laws-regulations-wyoming
[3] https://www.landlordstudio.com/blog/whats-a-reasonable-rent-increase
[4] https://www.steadily.com/blog/wyoming-rental-lease-agreement-laws-regulations
