Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in Wyoming

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What Wyoming law says

Itemized deductions	Landlord must deliver or mail a written itemization of deductions, with reasons, together with any balance. Allowed deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost of cleaning to move-in condition, and other costs provided by contract. Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a)
Wear and tear / move-out charges	Not defined by statute. The deposit may be applied to accrued rent, damage beyond 'reasonable wear and tear,' the cost to clean the unit to its condition at the beginning of the rental agreement, and other costs provided by contract. The renter must leave the unit cleaned to its move-in condition. Deductions must be itemized in writing with reasons. Painting and carpet charges are not specifically addressed. Any nonrefundable portion of a deposit must be stated in the rental agreement and in a written notice when the deposit is taken (W.S. 1-21-1207). Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a); 1-21-1204(a)(viii)

Itemized deductions

Landlord must deliver or mail a written itemization of deductions, with reasons, together with any balance. Allowed deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost of cleaning to move-in condition, and other costs provided by contract.

Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a)

Wear and tear / move-out charges

Not defined by statute. The deposit may be applied to accrued rent, damage beyond 'reasonable wear and tear,' the cost to clean the unit to its condition at the beginning of the rental agreement, and other costs provided by contract. The renter must leave the unit cleaned to its move-in condition. Deductions must be itemized in writing with reasons. Painting and carpet charges are not specifically addressed.

Any nonrefundable portion of a deposit must be stated in the rental agreement and in a written notice when the deposit is taken (W.S. 1-21-1207).

Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a); 1-21-1204(a)(viii)

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.