Landlord laws
Utah landlord-tenant law
Utah Code Title 57 chs. 17 (Renters' Deposits), 20 (Rent Control Prohibition), 21 (Fair Housing) and 22 (Fit Premises Act), and § 78B-6-802 (Unlawful Detainer) (official text, le.utah.gov, current through the 2026 General Session)
Last verified Oct 2026
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| Topic | Rule (plain English) | Statute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security deposit cap | Not specified in state statute. Utah statutes set no maximum security deposit. We checked every section of chs. 57-17 and 57-22. | Utah Code ch. 57-17 | Not in statute |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession, mail or deliver the deposit and prepaid-rent balances to the last known address, or send them electronically by a means the renter provided. Include a written itemization explaining each deduction. Allowed deductions are rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, contract fees, and cleaning. If you don't comply after the renter's statutory notice, you owe the full deposit plus a $100 penalty. | Utah Code § 57-17-3 | Verified |
| Deposit holding and interest | Not specified in state statute. No statute requires paying interest or using a separate account. We checked every section of ch. 57-17. | Utah Code ch. 57-17 | Not in statute |
| Late fee cap and grace period | A late fee may not exceed the greater of 10% of the agreed rent or $75. Other fees must be in the lease, unless the tenancy is month-to-month and you give 15 days' notice. The statute sets no grace period. | Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) | Verified |
| Landlord entry notice | Unless the lease says otherwise, give at least 24 hours' notice before entering. | Utah Code § 57-22-4(2) | Verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not specified in state statute. No statute sets a rent-increase notice period. We checked every section of chs. 57-17, 57-22 and the unlawful detainer part. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended by a notice to quit served at least 15 calendar days before the end of the period (§ 78B-6-802(1)(b)), so give at least that. You can't raise rent mid-lease unless the lease allows it. | Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b) | Not in statute |
| Rent control status | Rent control is preempted. No county, city or town may control rents or fees on private residential property without the Legislature's express approval. | Utah Code § 57-20-1 | Verified |
| Eviction notice: nonpayment | Serve a written notice to pay rent and other amounts due, or surrender the premises, within 3 business days after service. It may be served any time after rent is due. | Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(c) | Verified |
| Eviction notice: lease violation | For a breach of a lease condition, serve a written notice to perform it or surrender within 3 calendar days. For waste, an unlawful business, nuisance, or criminal acts, a 3-calendar-day notice to quit applies with no chance to cure. | Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(d)–(h) | Verified |
| Required disclosures | Before taking an application fee, disclose in writing a good-faith estimate of rent and fixed fees, the types of usage-based fees, the availability date, the screening criteria, and how to get money back (§ 57-22-4(3)). Before signing, provide a condition inventory, a condition form, or a walkthrough (§ 57-22-4(6)). At or before move-in, disclose the owner's or manager's name, address and phone number, and give a signed copy of the lease and any rules (§ 57-22-4(7)). For pre-1978 housing, give the federal lead-paint disclosure (40 CFR 745.113). | Utah Code § 57-22-4(3), (6), (7); 40 CFR 745.113 | Verified |
| Fair housing beyond federal law | Utah adds source of income, sexual orientation and gender identity. | Utah Code § 57-21-5 | Verified |
Last verified Oct 2026 · Sources are official state legislature sites. Federal rules also apply.
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