Landlord-tenant law

Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Utah.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit (some sources incorrectly cite 1.5 months; Utah Code § 57-17-2 does not set a cap for most residential units)
Utah Code § 57-17-2
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Utah Code § 57-17-3
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
Utah Code § 78B-6-802
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Month-to-Month Termination
15 days
Utah Code § 78B-6-802
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Utah specific notes

Utah's 15-day month-to-month termination notice is shorter than most states. Salt Lake City does not have a local rent-control ordinance (Utah preempts local rent control). Note: Utah Code § 57-17 deals with mobile homes; § 57-22 deals with residential rentals. Deposit deadline runs from the later of lease termination or delivery of possession.

FAQ

Common Utah landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Utah?+
No statutory limit (some sources incorrectly cite 1.5 months; Utah Code § 57-17-2 does not set a cap for most residential units). Governed by Utah Code § 57-17-2. Deposit must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Utah for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per Utah Code § 78B-6-802. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Utah?+
15 days. Per Utah Code § 78B-6-802. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Utah?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

Authoritative sources for Utah

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