Utah Rental Laws
Utah Code. Ann. 57-17-1 to 57-17-5 and Utah Code. Ann. 57-22-1 to 57-22-7
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 3-Day Notice 78B-6-802. Unlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than life. |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 3-Day 78B-6-802. Unlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than life. |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Utah Small Claim Court Limit is $11,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | Section 815 Abandonment. Section 816 Abandoned premises — Retaking and rerenting by owner — Liability of tenant — Personal property of tenant left on premises. |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Court determines penalty Section 814 Exclusion of tenant without judicial process prohibited — Abandoned premises excepted. |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | Section 6 Renter remedies for deficient condition of residential rental unit. |
| Required Disclosures | Non-Refundable Deposit must be disclosed in writing before the deposit is received Move-In Checklist Required Section 4 Owner’s duties. Availability of Rental Unit and Applicant Selection Criteria Disclosure Section 4 Owner’s duties. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | Allowed with disclosure. |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Section 1 Return or explanation of retainage upon termination of tenancy. Section 2 Non-refundable deposit — Written notice required. Section 3 Deductions from deposit — Written itemization — Time for return. Section 4 Holder of owner’s or designated agent’s interest bound by provisions. Section 5 Failure to return deposit or prepaid rent or to give required notice — Recovery of deposit, penalty, costs, and attorney fees. |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 15 days Notice by Landlord Section 802 Unlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than life. |
| Payment of Rent | |
| Property Entry Notice | 24 Hours or as per lease |
