Utah Tenant Rights

Utah landlord-tenant law is governed by the Utah Code Annotated Title 57 (Real Property) and Title 78B (Judicial Code, summary eviction procedures).

Last reviewed: March 20, 2026

Key Laws by Topic

Nonpayment Notice:: 3 days written notice to pay rent or vacate
Periodic Tenancy Notice:: 15 days notice for month-to-month termination
Just Cause Required:: No — no just-cause eviction requirement in Utah
Rent Control:: No rent control — Utah preempts local rent control ordinances

Limit:: No statutory maximum
Return Deadline:: 30 days after termination of tenancy
Itemization Required:: Yes — written itemized statement of deductions required
Interest Required:: No
Bad Faith Penalty:: Tenant may recover the deposit plus court costs for wrongful withholding

Repair And Deduct:: Yes — available after written notice and landlord's failure to repair within a reasonable time
Rent Withholding:: Tenant may terminate for material habitability breach
Notice Required:: Written notice to landlord required before exercising repair remedies
Habitability Standards:: Weatherproofing, heating, plumbing, electrical, sanitary conditions, structural safety

Retaliation Prohibited:: Yes — retaliatory evictions and rent increases prohibited
Self Help Prohibited:: Court process required; self-help eviction prohibited
Remedies:: Actual damages and attorney's fees available for retaliation
Quiet Enjoyment:: Implied covenant of quiet enjoyment in all tenancies

Notice Required:: Reasonable advance notice required; statute does not specify exact timeframe — 24 hours is standard practice
Permissible Entry Reasons:: Maintenance, inspections, showing unit, emergencies
Emergency Entry:: Permitted without advance notice for genuine emergencies
Time Of Entry:: Reasonable times only

Utah statewide

Utah statewide

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