Wyoming: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	4 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	No fixed number of days
Accept or deny	Accept or reject, and pay, within 45 days of the claim and supporting bills
Pay	Within the same 45 days

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$6,000
Filing fee	$10 plus service
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	One-bite rule
Details	One-bite rule

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	No state limit
Return deadline	30 days, or 15 days after receiving your address

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 days' notice once rent is 3 days late

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.53%
On a $300,000 home	$1,590 a year