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Breaking a lease in Wyoming
The mitigation question
Unsettled
Whether your landlord must try to re-rent is unclear in Wyoming — reported, not settled law. Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney):
Your protected exits
- Military. SCRA baseline (50 U.S.C. § 3955); no Wyoming state extension verified. Guide →
- Domestic violence. Affirmative defense (not liable for rent after vacating) when: tenant/household member was a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence on the premises AND vacated as a result; 7 days' written notice before vacating… Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1303 (Safe Homes Act, 2011); non-waiver § 1-21-1304 Guide →
- Uninhabitable conditions. Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): Limited — duty to pay rent generally not conditioned on landlord performance; termination only on landlord's material breach — procedure
Notice periods
| Situation | Rule |
|---|
| Dv | 7 days' written notice before vacating + evidence (incident within 60 days) |
| Habitability | Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): |
| Military | SCRA baseline |
Early-termination fees
Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney):
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Not legal advice. This page is general information about landlord-tenant law, not advice about your situation. Laws change and procedures vary by county. For advice about your lease, consult a licensed attorney in your state — many legal aid offices help renters free.