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WY Stat § 1-21-1014 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 10 - Forcible Entry and Detainer|Section 1-21-1014 - Proceedings Upon Stay on Appeal; Bond Required.

1-21-1014. Proceedings upon stay on appeal; bond required.| (a) If the officer receives notice from the circuit court that the proceedings have been stayed on appeal, he shall immediately delay all further proceedings upon execution and writ of restitution. If the premises have been restored to the plaintiff he shall immediately place the defendant in possession thereof and return the writ and execution with his proceedings and costs taxed thereon.  (b) An appeal by a defendant shall not stay the proceedings on judgment unless within forty-eight (48) hours after judgment, Sundays excepted, the appellant executes and files with the court his bond to plaintiff, with two (2) or more sufficient sureties approved by the court, conditioned that the appellant will pay all costs which have accrued or may thereafter accrue and all damages which plaintiff may have sustained or may thereafter sustain in consequence of the wrongful detention of the premises during the pendency of the appeal. Upon taking the appeal and filing the bond, all further proceedings in the case shall be stayed and the appellate court shall thereafter issue all writs and processes to carry out the judgment of the appellate court. The court in which the appeal is pending may require a new bond in a larger amount, with sureties approved by the appellate court, if deemed necessary to secure the rights of the parties.
WY Stat § 1-21-1015 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 10 - Forcible Entry and Detainer|Section 1-21-1015 - Rents to Be Deposited on Appeal.

1-21-1015. Rents to be deposited on appeal.| (a) In appeals from the judgment of a circuit court for rents due and payable, in addition to the bond required by W.S. 1-21-1014, the appellant shall deposit with the court the amount of rent specified in the judgment. Unless the deposit is made, the appeal is not perfected and proceedings upon the judgment shall be had accordingly. If the appeal is perfected, the court shall transmit the deposit to the clerk of the appellate court with the papers in the case.  (b) Thereafter, when the rents become due, the appellant shall deposit them with the clerk of the appellate court. If at any time during the pendency of the appeal and before final judgment the appellant fails to make any deposit of rent at the time specified in the judgment appealed, the court in which such appeal is pending shall, upon such fact being made to appear, and upon motion and proof of such fact by the appellee, the appellate court shall affirm the judgment appealed from with costs. Proceedings shall thereupon be had as in like cases determined upon the merits and the rent money deposited paid to the plaintiff or his assignee upon order of the court.
WY Stat § 1-21-1016 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 10 - Forcible Entry and Detainer|Section 1-21-1016 - Ejectment Not Barred.

1-21-1016. Ejectment not barred.| The pendency of an action for forcible entry or detainer does not bar an action of ejectment.
WY Stat § 1-21-1017 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 10 - Forcible Entry and Detainer|Section 1-21-1017 - Corporate and Business Representation in Proceedings.

1-21-1017. Corporate and business representation in proceedings.| (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c) of this section, a business entity may represent itself without an attorney in any proceedings under this article that the business entity commences or is required to respond to or participate in, provided that:  (i) The business entity is represented by an owner, shareholder, member or partner;  (ii) The business entity owns a majority interest in the lands or tenements subject to the alleged unlawful and forcible entry;  (iii) The person representing the business entity may litigate actions on behalf of the business entity without an attorney, provided that if an attorney appears on behalf of the business entity, the opposing party is entitled to a continuance for the purpose of obtaining an attorney of its own; and  (iv) The business entity provides notice in writing to the court and all parties to the proceedings that it is being represented by an owner, shareholder, member or partner. The notice shall be signed by every owner, shareholder, member or partner of the business entity.  (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule, any person who represents a business entity in an action or proceeding under this article in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be deemed to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, provided that the person complies with the provisions of W.S. 33-5-117.  (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any business entity that is seeking a judgment exceeding the amount specified in W.S. 1-21-201 in any action under this article.
WY Stat § 1-21-1201 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1201 - Definitions.

1-21-1201. Definitions.| (a) As used in this article:  (i) "Owner" means the owner, lessor or sublessor of a residential rental unit and for purposes of notice and other communication required or allowed under this article, "owner" includes a managing agent, leasing agent or resident manager unless the agent or manager specifies otherwise in writing in the rental agreement;  (ii) "Rental agreement" means any agreement, written or oral, which establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules or any other provisions regarding the use and occupancy of a residential rental unit;  (iii) "Renter" means any renter, lessee, tenant or other person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a residential rental unit to the exclusion of others;  (iv) "Residential rental unit" means a renter's principal place of residence and includes the appurtenances, grounds, common areas and facilities held out for the occupancy of the residential renter generally and any other area or facility provided to the renter in the rental agreement, excluding a mobile home lot or recreational property rented on an occasional basis;  (v) "Termination" means the lawful ending or cessation of a rental agreement for any reason including expiration of the rental period, voluntary termination by mutual agreement of the parties, termination in accordance with W.S. 1-21-1203(d), abandonment of the leased premises by the renter prior to expiration of the rental period or termination resulting from court order.
WY Stat § 1-21-1202 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1202 - Duties of Owners and Renters; Generally.

1-21-1202. Duties of owners and renters; generally.| (a) Each owner and his agent renting or leasing a residential rental unit shall maintain that unit in a safe and sanitary condition fit for human habitation. Each residential rental unit shall have operational electrical, heating and plumbing, with hot and cold running water unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both parties. Provided, however, this section shall not prevent the rental of seasonal rental units such as summer cabins which are not intended to have such amenities.  (b) Each renter shall cooperate in maintaining his residential rental unit in accordance with this article.  (c) This article does not apply to breakage, malfunctions or other conditions which do not materially affect the physical health or safety of the ordinary renter.  (d) Any duty or obligation in this article may be assigned to a different party or modified by explicit written agreement signed by the parties.
WY Stat § 1-21-1203 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1203 - Owner's Duties; Notice by Renter of Noncompliance; Duty to Correct; Exceptions; Termination of Rental Agreement; Liability Limited.

1-21-1203. Owner's duties; notice by renter of noncompliance; duty to correct; exceptions; termination of rental agreement; liability limited.| (a) To protect the physical health and safety of the renter, each owner shall:  (i) Not rent the residential rental unit unless it is reasonably safe, sanitary and fit for human occupancy;  (ii) Maintain common areas of the residential rental unit in a sanitary and reasonably safe condition;  (iii) Maintain electrical systems, plumbing, heating and hot and cold water; and  (iv) Maintain other appliances and facilities as specifically contracted in the rental agreement.  (b) If the renter is current on all payments required by the rental agreement and has reasonable cause supported by evidence to believe the residential rental unit does not comply with the standards for health and safety required under this article, the renter shall advise the owner in writing of the condition and specify the remedial action the renter requests be taken by the owner. Within a reasonable time after receipt of this notice, the owner shall either commence action to correct the condition of the residential rental unit or notify the renter in writing that the owner disputes the renter's claim. The notices required by this subsection shall be served by certified mail or in the manner specified by W.S. 1-21-1003.  (c) The owner shall not be required to correct or remedy any condition caused by the renter, the renter's family or the renter's guests or invitees by inappropriate use or misuse of the property during the rental term or any extension of it.  (d) The owner may refuse to correct the condition of the residential rental unit and terminate the rental agreement if the costs of repairs exceeds an amount which would be reasonable in light of the rent charged, the nature of the rental property or rental agreement. If the owner refuses to correct the condition and intends to terminate the rental agreement, he shall notify the renter in writing within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice of noncompliance and shall provide the renter with sufficient time to find substitute housing, which shall be no less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days from the date of the notice. If the rental agreement is terminated, the rent paid shall be prorated to the date the renter vacates the unit and any balance shall be refunded to the renter along with any deposit due in accordance with W.S. 1-21-1208.  (e) The owner is not liable under this article for claims for mental suffering or anguish.
WY Stat § 1-21-1204 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1204 - Renter's Duties.

1-21-1204. Renter's duties.| (a) Each renter shall:  (i) Maintain the residential rental unit occupied in a clean and safe condition and not unreasonably burden any common area;  (ii) Dispose of all garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner;  (iii) Maintain all plumbing fixtures in a condition as sanitary as the fixtures permit;  (iv) Use all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating and other facilities and appliances in a reasonable manner;  (v) Occupy the residential rental unit in the manner for which it was designed and shall not increase the number of occupants above that specified in the rental agreement without written permission of the owner;  (vi) Be current on all payments required by the rental agreement;  (vii) Comply with all lawful requirements of the rental agreement between the owner and the renter; and  (viii) Remove all property and garbage either owned or placed within the residential rental unit by the renter or his guests prior to termination of the rental agreement and clean the rental unit to the condition at the beginning of the rental agreement.
WY Stat § 1-21-1205 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1205 - Prohibited Acts by Renter.

1-21-1205. Prohibited acts by renter.| (a) No renter shall:  (i) Intentionally or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the residential rental unit or knowingly permit any person to do so;  (ii) Interfere with another person's peaceful enjoyment of the residential property; or  (iii) Unreasonably deny access to, refuse entry to or withhold consent to enter the residential rental unit to the owner, agent or manager for the purpose of making repairs to or inspecting the unit, and showing the unit for rent or sale.
WY Stat § 1-21-1206 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1206 - Renter's Remedies; Notice to Owner or Agent; Judicial Remedy; Rights Under Termination of Rental Agreement.

1-21-1206. Renter's remedies; notice to owner or agent; judicial remedy; rights under termination of rental agreement.| (a) The remedies set forth in this section are available to a renter in compliance with all provisions of W.S. 1-21-1204 and 1-21-1205 when the rental agreement has not been lawfully terminated pursuant to W.S. 1-21-1203(d).  (b) If a reasonable time has elapsed after the renter has served written notice on the owner under W.S. 1-21-1203 and the owner has failed to respond or to correct the condition described in the notice, the renter may cause a "notice to repair or correct condition" to be prepared and served on the owner by certified mail or in the manner specified by W.S. 1-21-1003. This notice shall:  (i) Recite the previous notice served under W.S. 1-21-1203(b);  (ii) State the number of days that have elapsed since the notice was served and that under the circumstances the period of time constitutes the reasonable time allowed under W.S. 1-21-1203(b);  (iii) State the conditions included in the previous notice which have not been corrected;  (iv) Demand that the uncorrected conditions be corrected; and  (v) State that if the owner fails to commence reasonable corrective action within three (3) days he will seek redress in the courts.  (c) If the owner has not corrected or used due diligence to correct the conditions following notice under this section, or if the owner has notified the renter that the claim is disputed, the renter may commence a civil action in circuit court. The court shall endorse on the summons the number of days within which the owner is required to appear and defend the action, which shall not be less than three (3) nor more than twenty (20) days from the date of service. Upon a showing of an unreasonable refusal to correct or the failure to use due diligence to correct a condition described in this article, the renter may be awarded costs, damages and affirmative relief as determined by the court. Damages awarded to the renter may include rent improperly retained or collected. Affirmative relief may include a declaration terminating the rental agreement, or an order directing the owner to make reasonable repairs.  (d) If the court terminates the rental agreement pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, the renter is entitled to receive a refund of the balance of the rent and the deposit on the rental unit within thirty (30) days of the date the agreement is ordered terminated. The renter shall be required to vacate the rental unit no sooner than ten (10) days nor later than twenty (20) days after termination of the rental agreement by a court.
WY Stat § 1-21-1207 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1207 - Required Notice of Nonrefundable Deposit.

1-21-1207. Required notice of nonrefundable deposit.| Any rental agreement shall state whether any portion of a deposit is nonrefundable and written notice of this fact shall also be provided to the renter at the time the deposit is taken by the owner or his designated agent.
WY Stat § 1-21-1208 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1208 - Deductions From Deposit; Written Itemization; Time Limits; Failure to Give Notice; Recovery by Renter; Utilities Deposit; Penalty.

1-21-1208. Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty.| (a) Upon termination of the rental agreement, property or money held as a deposit may be applied by the owner or his agent to the payment of accrued rent, damages to the residential rental unit beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost to clean the unit to the condition at the beginning of the rental agreement and to other costs provided by any contract. The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent and a written itemization of any deductions from the deposit together with reasons therefor, shall be delivered or mailed without interest to the renter within thirty (30) days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If there is damage to the residential rental unit, this period shall be extended by thirty (30) days. The renter shall within thirty (30) days of termination of the rental agreement, notify the owner or designated agent of the location where payment and notice may be made or mailed.  (b) After termination of the rental agreement, property or money held and separately identified as a utilities deposit shall be refunded by the owner to the renter within ten (10) days of a satisfactory showing that all utility charges incurred by the renter have been paid. Absent such showing within forty-five (45) days of termination, the owner shall within fifteen (15) days thereafter, apply the utilities deposit to the outstanding utility debt incurred by the renter. Any refund due to the renter shall be paid within seven (7) days after the utility deposit has been applied to the renter's utility debt, or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later.  (c) If the owner of a residential rental unit or his agent unreasonably fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the renter may recover the full deposit and court costs. In an action by a renter pursuant to this section, if the owner is the prevailing party and the court finds the renter acted unreasonably in bringing the action, the owner may be awarded court costs in addition to any other relief available.
WY Stat § 1-21-1209 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1209 - Holder of Owner's Interest Bound by Provisions.

1-21-1209. Holder of owner's interest bound by provisions.| The holder of the interest of the owner or designated agent in the residential rental unit at the time of termination of the rental agreement shall be bound by the provisions of W.S. 1-21-1207 and 1-21-1208.
WY Stat § 1-21-1211 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 12 - Residential Rental Property|Section 1-21-1211 - Owner's Remedies; Eviction; Judicial Remedies; Damages.

1-21-1211. Owner's remedies; eviction; judicial remedies; damages.| (a) If the renter does not vacate the premises as required by a court order issued pursuant to W.S. 1-21-1001 et seq., the sheriff may remove the renter's possessions and prevent the renter from reentering the premises without further action by the court.  (b) If the renter damages the rental property, the owner may apply any property or money held as a deposit to the payment of damages as provided in W.S. 1-21-1208(a) and the renter shall remain liable for any damages beyond the damages paid by the deposit, plus interest at ten percent (10%) per annum on any unpaid amounts. The owner may take any legal action available to recover damages caused to the unit by the renter.
WY Stat § 1-21-1301 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 13 - Wyoming Safe Homes Act|Section 1-21-1301 - Short Title.

1-21-1301. Short title.| This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Safe Homes Act."
WY Stat § 1-21-1302 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 13 - Wyoming Safe Homes Act|Section 1-21-1302 - Definitions.

1-21-1302. Definitions.| (a) As used in this act:  (i) "Domestic abuse" means as defined in W.S. 35-21-102(a)(iii);  (ii) "Landlord" means the owner of a building or the owner's agent with regard to matters concerning the landlord's renting or leasing of a dwelling;  (iii) "Sexual violence" means any act of sexual assault, sexual abuse or stalking of an adult or minor, including any nonconsensual sexual contact or intrusion as those terms are defined in the Wyoming Criminal Code;  (iv) "Tenant" means a person who has entered into an oral or written lease with a landlord whereby the person is the lessee under the lease;  (v) "This act" means W.S. 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304.
WY Stat § 1-21-1304 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 21 - Procedure and Actions|Article 13 - Wyoming Safe Homes Act|Section 1-21-1304 - Prohibition of Waiver or Modification.

1-21-1304. Prohibition of waiver or modification.| The provisions of this act shall not be waived or modified in any lease or separate agreement between a landlord and tenant.
WY Stat § 1-22-101 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 22 - Adoption|Article 1 - In General|Section 1-22-101 - Definitions.

1-22-101. Definitions.| (a) As used in this act:  (i) "Agency" means any person legally empowered to place children for adoption or a certified private child welfare agency or the department of family services;  (ii) "Child" means the minor person to be adopted;  (iii) "Parent" means the child's father or mother whose parental rights have not been judicially terminated;  (iv) "Putative father" means the alleged or reputed father of a child born out of wedlock, whether or not the paternity rights and obligations of the father have been judicially determined;  (v) "This act" means W.S. 1-22-101 through 1-22-114.
WY Stat § 1-22-102 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 22 - Adoption|Article 1 - In General|Section 1-22-102 - Persons Subject to Adoption.

1-22-102. Persons subject to adoption.| (a) Any child may be adopted who is within this state when the petition for adoption is filed.  (b) Any adult may be adopted, regardless of his residence within or outside of this state at the time the petition is filed, provided:  (i) The adopting parent was a stepparent, grandparent or other blood relative, foster parent or legal guardian who participated in the raising of the adult when the adult was a child; and  (ii) The adult files a consent to the adoption with the court.
WY Stat § 1-22-103 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 22 - Adoption|Article 1 - In General|Section 1-22-103 - Adopting Parties.

1-22-103. Adopting parties.| Any adult person who has resided in this state during the sixty (60) days immediately preceding the filing of the petition for adoption and who is determined by the court to be fit and competent to be a parent may adopt in accordance with this act.