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Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws - American Landlord
A summary of Utah Landlord Tenant Laws based on state law statutes as they apply to residential lease agreements executed between landlords and tenants.
Rental Inventory: Landlords must give prospective renters a written inventory of the condition of the residential rental unit, excluding ordinary wear and tear; give the renter a form to document the condition of the residential rental and allow the resident a reasonable time after the renter’s occupancy of the unit to complete and return the form; or provide the prospective renter an opportunity to conduct a walkthrough inspection of the rental. (Utah Code. Ann. § 57-22-4)
The state of Utah does not have a statutory limit. However, all fees collected that are nonrefundable must be disclosed.
The landlord has 30 days to return the deposit after tenant vacates.
Landlord-tenant disputes and others may be filed in small claims court for up to $10,000 in monetary damages.
The state of Utah does not legislate late fees so written rental agreements must provide details of such – otherwise, one cannot be charged.
Monthly tenancy agreements are typically changed with a 15 day notice. Terms exceeding 1 month must abide by whatever the written agreement states. No changes can be made unless both parties agree.
Tenant’s Rights to Repair and Deduct
Landlords must maintain a safe, habitable property. If a important repair is neglected, the tenant may have the right to fix the problem and deduct the cost from the rent according to Utah Code Ann. § 57-22-6(4)(a).
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802 authorizes the landlord to use an unconditional 3 day notice to quit for any tenant holding over, assigning or subletting without permission, substantial damage to the property, carrying on an unlawful business on the premises, maintaining a nuisance, committing a criminal act on the premises
A conditional 3 day notice to cure or quit may be used for other lease violations.
24 hour advance notice must be given prior to entry.
House Bill 184 (2005) created § 57-22-5.1 which states that if a domestic violence victim provides evidence of violence, landlord must change tenant’s locks.
Utah Code Ann. § 30-6-4.2 allows court to grant additional orders for relief that are necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of petitioner and any family members.
See Utah Residential Lease.
Utah Landlord-Tenant Law Statutes
Utah Code Ann. §§ 57-17-1 to 57-17-5, 57-22-1 to 57-22-7.