Utah Repair & Habitability Laws
Utah requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition under Utah Code Ann. § 57-22-3[ not confirmed ].
Key Rules
- 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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Landlord duty to maintain habitable premises: must keep residential premises in a habitable condition, including adequate heating, plumbing, and structural soundness.
Not confirmed against its source · checked
Tenant remedies: if landlord fails to repair after written notice, tenant may terminate the lease or arrange for repair and deduct the cost from rent.
Not confirmed against its source · checked
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