Utah Eviction Laws
Utah requires a 3-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before filing an eviction action.
Key Rules
- 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
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Applicable Statutes
Unlawful detainer (eviction): grounds include nonpayment of rent, lease violations, and holdover. For nonpayment, landlord must give 3 days written notice to pay or vacate.
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Termination of periodic tenancy: 15 days written notice required for month-to-month tenancy termination.
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