Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws

Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in Utah.

Governing statute: Utah Fit Premises Act (Utah Code § 57-22) and Utah Code § 78B-6-801 et seq.

Security Deposit

Maximum Limit

No statutory limit

Return Deadline

30 days

Itemized Statement

Required

Maintenance & Repairs

Landlord Obligations

Maintain premises in fit and habitable condition (Fit Premises Act), maintain structural components, plumbing, heating, electrical, comply with building codes

Tenant Remedies

Written notice; if not corrected within specified period, tenant may arrange repairs and deduct from rent, or pursue damages

Emergency Repair Timeline

24 hours for conditions posing immediate risk; 3 days for conditions significantly affecting habitability

Notice Requirements

Entry Notice

24 hours (unless emergency)

Rent Increase

15 days for month-to-month

Lease Termination

15 days for month-to-month

Eviction Notice Periods

Non-Payment of Rent

3 days

Lease Violation

3 days

Unconditional Quit

Not applicable

Disclaimer: This is a general summary of Utah landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified Utah attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.

← Texas All States Vermont →

Managing properties in Utah?

TaskLinePro handles tenant maintenance requests via SMS and phone 24/7 — structured tickets land in your dashboard automatically.

See How It Works