Aside from some of the best skiing and most beautiful mountain ranges, Utah attracts real estate investors as a landlord-friendly state.
At a Glance:
Late Fees: Utah has no stated limits for late fees.
Security Deposit: Utah has no stated limitations on security deposit amount.
Returned Payment Fee Limit: The maximum fee for a returned payment is $20.
Notice to Enter: Utah landlords must provide tenant with a 24 hours’ notice (unless specified otherwise in the lease) to enter the property for all non-emergencies.
Late Fee/Returned Check Fee:
Utah does not provide any limitations on the amount a landlord may charge for a late rent fee.
Returned payment fees (also known as NSF fees) may not be assessed a fee more than $20.
Security Deposits:
Utah provides no constraints on the amount of the security deposit a landlord may charge. Additionally, there are no restrictions on charging a non-refundable fee.
According to Utah Code Ann. § 57-17-3, not more than 30-days after the tenant vacates, the landlord must provide back to the tenant either the full security deposit or an accounting of deductions as applicable plus any balance leftover.
Maintenance:
Landlords are responsible to make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a habitable condition. This includes keeping all common areas in a clean and safe condition.
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Right of Entry:
Unless otherwise specified in the lease, a landlord must provide to the tenant at least 24-hours’ notice to enter the rented premises. This does not include any emergency situation where no advance notice is needed.
Notice to End Lease:
For fixed term leases, in Utah, the lease dictates whether any notification requirements are necessary.
Leases on a month-to-month basis – 15 days’ notice is required to terminate the tenancy.
Leases on a weekly basis – 15 days’ notice is needed to end the tenancy.
Eviction:
The following violations require at least a 3-day advance written notice providing the offender to cure before filing in court for eviction.
- non-payment of rent
- violation of lease terms
- unauthorized subleasing
However, the following offenses only require a 3-day notice with no requirement to cure:
- illegal activities
- committing waste on the property
- allowing a nuisance on the property
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