The Wyoming Eviction Process

The eviction process in Wyoming starts with service of a written notice. In Wyoming, if a tenant has not paid their rent within three days after it’s due, a landlord can serve a notice. That notice is called a Notice to Quit and is usually a three-day notice to either pay rent or move out.

If the tenant fails to fulfill the notice requirements, the landlord must go to court and file a Complaint called a “Forcible Entry and Detainer.” The landlord cannot immediately lock their tenant out after the three day deadline, they must file this Complaint with the court to evict their tenant. The tenant will then receive a copy of the Complaint and Summons to appear in court. The summons will contain a date and trial for court appearance that will be delivered to the tenant in advance of the court date.

If the landlord wins, the court will then give the landlord a judgment that gives the landlord back the possession of the property. The judge may also order the tenant to pay unpaid rent, late fees, or other costs required in the lease agreement. If the tenant has caused damage to the property, these costs will not be included in the eviction case and will need to be sought after in a separately filed case to collect those damages from the tenant.

After the landlord has received a judgment, the landlord will then ask for a Writ of Restitution from the court in order to permit law enforcement to remove and lock the tenant out of the property. The Writ will determine how much time the tenant has left to stay at the property, but it could be anywhere from 0 to 30 days. If the tenant has not vacated by the Writ deadline, law enforcement can remove and lock out the tenant. Only law enforcement has the authority to remove the tenant from the property. After the tenant is removed by law enforcement, the landlord may remove the tenant’s personal property from the residence and leave it outside the residence.