Utah Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Utah’s eviction timeline is among the fastest in the country: a 3-business-day notice to pay or vacate, and 15 days to end a month-to-month tenancy (Utah Code § 78B-6-802). There is no deposit cap, and state law bars local rent control.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Utah?
A Utah landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving a forwarding address if later, to return the deposit with an itemized list.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 30 days, or 15 days after a forwarding address |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | Utah Code § 57-17-3 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Utah?
Utah prohibits rent control and has no cap on increases; a month-to-month change needs 15 days’ notice.
| Late Fee Limit | Must be reasonable |
| Rent Control Status | Prohibited (Utah Code § 57-20-1) |
| Rent Increase Notice | 15 days for month-to-month |
| Statute Reference | Utah Code §§ 57-20-1, 78B-6-802 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Utah
A Utah eviction for unpaid rent begins with a 3-business-day notice to pay or vacate; criminal or nuisance activity also allows a 3-day notice.
| Non-Payment Notice | 3 business days |
| Lease Violation Notice | 3 business days to cure |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 15 days |
| Illegal Activity | 3 days for criminal activity or nuisance |
| Statute Reference | Utah Code § 78B-6-802 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Utah?
No. Unless the lease says otherwise, Utah requires 24 hours’ notice before entry except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | 24 hours (unless the lease provides otherwise) |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Statute Reference | Utah Code § 57-22-5 |
What Must a Utah Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Move-in inspection and condition report
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Utah?
Utah landlords must keep the unit in a safe, sanitary and fit condition; after written notice a tenant may choose rent abatement or repair and deduct.
What Utah landlords must maintain
- • Maintain the unit in a safe, sanitary and fit condition (Utah Code § 57-22-3)
- • Keep electrical, plumbing, heating and hot water systems in working order
What a Utah tenant can do
- • Rent abatement after written notice and a corrective period
- • Repair and deduct under the statutory procedure
| Statute Reference | Utah Code §§ 57-22-3, 57-22-6 |