WYOMING EVICTION ATTORNEY
Our experienced legal counsel offers the expertise, knowledge, and training to protect your rental property and regain possession quickly as a landlord in Wyoming.
Why Work With Us?
Our landlord legal services team, led by attorney Kenyon D. Dove, is affiliated with Smith Knowles, PLLC located in the city of Ogden, in Weber County, Utah. We provide a full range of legal services to assist Wyoming landlords with any issue that may arise in their business— from tenant application assistance and eviction of difficult tenants to judgment collections, business organization advice, and guidance when a tenant files bankruptcy. If you are looking for a Wyoming eviction attorney our team can assist you. Whether you own residential or commercial property, our team is here to assist with all your legal rental property needs.
As an eviction attorney and partner at Smith Knowles, Kenyon D. Dove has advised clients for many years across hundreds of cases. He helps landlords reach the best resolution possible that aligns with their specific business model and goals. Our team focuses on building strong working relationships with clients to help you understand the legal process, take preventive measures, and reach effective solutions in a cost-effective way. We prioritize efficiency, dependability, and clear, constant communication so you always stay informed on the status of your case.
The Wyoming Eviction Process
Step 1: Notice
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. This notice is called a Notice to Quit and is usually a three-day notice to either pay rent or move out.
Step 2: Court
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.
Step 3: Judgement
If the landlord wins, the court will then give the landlord a judgment that gives them 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.
Step 4: Writ of Restitution
After the landlord has received a judgment, the landlord will then ask for a Writ of Restitution from the court. This permits 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 law enforcement removes the tenant, the landlord may move the tenant’s personal property outside the residence.
(Info from WYOCOURTS.GOV)