Hello,
So far, I have not been able to find any information regarding tenant rights in Wyoming. I learned of a problem tonight that I'm still feeling rather ticked off about, so forgive me if this gets a little lengthy.
My dad has been renting a house here in Wyoming since 1988, the LL lives in Colorado and to my knowledge has not once visited her property. A few days ago, my dad wrote a letter to the landlord stating that he would be moving out at the beginning of September. Apparently after receiving the letter, the LL called and left a message on my dad's voice mail.
In the message (which I have yet to hear btw) she states that since he is moving out, she is going to sell the house, AND expects my dad to have the house in selling condition before he leaves!! My dad is willing to do it because his GF told him she's seen on CourtTV - or something - where tenants end up in court in similar situations and always end up losing. I, however, think this is a ridiculous request on the LL's part and feel my dad should not worry about it.
Granted, after 18 years in the same house, there are repairs to be made, but since moving in, whenever my dad has told the LL about any repairs, it seemed to go ignored. My dad has bought a new refrigerator, stove and replaced ALL the carpet in this four bedroom house out of his own pocket and plans on leaving the items upon moving out. I remember once when I lived there years ago, the dishwasher crapped out and he called the LL. The LL had a relative drive up a dishwasher, turns out this dishwasher was ancient and never worked. Instead of complaining, my dad let it go. (Just one example of many!)
So, I guess before this turns into a novel, my questions are:
1. What repairs are required of my dad before moving out?
and
2. Should he contact an attorney to protect himself? And if so, what type of attorney, I've looked in the phonebook and wasn't able to find an ad that referenced T/LL issues.
Any and all advice is much appreciated!
TIA,
J in Wyoming