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Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Utah landlords. All citations reference actual Utah statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Utah Code § 57-17-3
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 30 days. Itemized written notice of deductions required. Deposit may be non-refundable only if lease clearly states so.
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Notice Period Requirements

Utah Code § 78B-6-802
Month-to-month requires 15 days notice. Lease violation: 3-day notice for nonpayment, 3-day notice for other violations with no cure period.
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Eviction Process

Utah Code § 78B-6-802
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violation: 3-day notice (no cure for most violations). Court filing for unlawful detainer. Relatively landlord-friendly process.
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Late Fee Rules

Utah Code § 57-17-1
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fee terms must be in lease. Courts apply reasonableness standard.
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Lease Termination

Utah Code § 78B-6-802
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 15 days notice. Early termination for military or domestic violence.
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Rent Increase Rules

Utah Code § 57-20-1
No rent control. Utah preempts local rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month (15 days).
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Habitability Standards

Utah Code § 57-22-3
Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition, provide running water, heat, and electricity, comply with building codes. Tenant must give written notice of defects.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Utah Code § 57-22-4
Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Utah Code § 57-21-5
Utah Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and source of income.
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