Except under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, a landlord generally may not interrupt utilities provided to a residential tenant—such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, internet, telephone, cable television, security systems, and in some areas, trash collection—unless the interruption results from bona fide repairs, construction, or an emergency.

A landlord generally may not shut off utilities to a residential tenant because the tenant is late in paying for the utilities. Laws vary from state to state, and laws related to a landlord’s interruption of a residential tenant’s utility services are usually located in a state’s statutes.

In Wyoming, landlords are generally prohibited from interrupting utility services to a residential tenant as a means of eviction or to force payment of overdue rent or utility bills. This includes essential services such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, internet, telephone, cable television, and security systems. The only exceptions to this rule are when the interruption is necessary for bona fide repairs, construction, or in response to an emergency situation. These regulations are designed to protect tenants from unlawful evictions and ensure that they have access to necessary services. If a landlord unlawfully interrupts a tenant's utilities, the tenant may have legal recourse, which could include restoring the service, seeking damages, or other remedies as provided by state law. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and obligations under Wyoming's housing laws to avoid conflicts and legal issues related to utility services.