Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Utah

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Utah, mainly from the Utah Code title 57 (Fit Premises Act, deposits, rent control) and section 78B-6-802. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

No statewide cap1Utah Code 57-17-1 to 57-17-5

Utah's deposit law sets no maximum amount for a deposit.

Deposit return deadline

30 days1,2Utah Code 57-17-3

Within 30 days after the tenant moves out and returns possession, the landlord must return the deposit balance and any prepaid rent balance, with a written itemized explanation of any deductions.

Interest on deposits

Not required1Utah Code 57-17-1 to 57-17-5

Utah's deposit law does not require the landlord to pay interest on a deposit.

Late fees

Max 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater3Utah Code 57-22-4(5)(a)

A late fee may not be more than 10% of the rent in the rental agreement or $75, whichever is greater.

Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

Not yet confirmed

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Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

15 days4,5Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(b)

To end a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord's notice must be served at least 15 calendar days before the end of the rental period. A tenancy at will needs at least five calendar days.

Notice of a rent increase

Not yet confirmed

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Statewide rent limits

Preempted6Utah Code 57-20-1(1)

A county, city or town may not pass an ordinance or resolution controlling rents or fees on private housing without the Legislature's express approval.

Landlord entry

24 hours (unless the lease says otherwise)3Utah Code 57-22-4(2)

The landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, unless the rental agreement says otherwise.

Notice for unpaid rent

3 business days4,5Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(c)

For unpaid rent, the landlord can serve a written notice to pay or leave at any time after rent is due. The tenant has three business days after service to pay.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 17, Residential Rental Deposits (chapter PDF), Utah State Legislatureofficial
  2. Refunding renters' security deposits, Utah State Courtssecondary
  3. Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 22, Utah Fit Premises Act (chapter PDF), Utah State Legislatureofficial
  4. Utah Code Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 8, Forcible Entry and Detainer (part PDF), Utah State Legislatureofficial
  5. Eviction Information for Tenants, Utah State Courtssecondary
  6. Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 20, Rent Control (chapter PDF), Utah State Legislatureofficial

"Secondary" sources reproduce the official text. We use them only where the official site could not be read.