Utah

Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Utah.

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Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Utah

Sources last checked July 2026

Utah requires 60 days' written notice before a rent increase, but only when the increase exceeds 10% of current rent — smaller increases follow ordinary lease notice terms — under Utah Code § 57-22 as amended by HB 182 (2025). Security deposits carry no statutory cap and require no interest payment regardless of how long they are held. Month-to-month tenancies need only 15 days' notice to end, nonpayment eviction requires just a 3-day pay-or-vacate notice, and Utah Code § 57-20-1 bars local governments from enacting rent control.

3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
15-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
Utah has no statewide rent control law and expressly prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances.
Effective May 7, 2025, Utah landlords must provide at least 60 days' written notice before implementing a rent increase that exceeds 10% of the current rent.
Utah law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit, and does NOT require landlords to pay interest on deposits, regardless of how long they are held —...

5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Utah?

Utah law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit, and does NOT require landlords to pay interest on deposits, regardless of how long they are held — Utah Code §§ 57-17-1 through 57-17-5 contain no interest provision of any kind. The deposit must be returned within 30 days of lease termination (§ 57-17-3) along with an itemized written statement of any deductions. If the owner fails to timely return the deposit or the itemization after a compliant renter notice, the renter may recover the full deposit amount plus a $100 civil penalty (§ 57-17-5), and reasonable attorney fees if the failure was in bad faith.

Utah Code Ann. §§ 57-17-1 through 57-17-5

Last checked Jul 2026

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Utah?

Utah landlords must serve a 3-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment of rent; if the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file an eviction complaint in district court. For curable lease violations, a 3-day notice to comply or vacate is required. For incurable violations (e.g., illegal activity, intentional damage), a 3-day unconditional quit notice applies. Utah has no just-cause eviction requirement for no-fault terminations on month-to-month tenancies; 15 days' notice suffices.

Utah Code Ann. §§ 78B-6-802, 57-22-4, 57-22-5.1

Last checked Jul 2026

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Utah?

Effective May 7, 2025, Utah landlords must provide at least 60 days' written notice before implementing a rent increase that exceeds 10% of the current rent. For increases of 10% or less, standard lease notice provisions apply (generally the term of the rental period). Utah has no cap on how much rent may be increased. Notice requirements do not apply mid-lease for fixed-term agreements.

Utah Code Ann. § 57-22 (as amended by HB 182, 2025 General Session, eff. May 7, 2025)

Last checked Jul 2026

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Utah?

Utah has no statewide rent control law and expressly prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances. Under Utah Code § 57-20-1, no county, city, or town may enact any ordinance or resolution controlling rents or fees on private residential property without express legislative approval. Landlords may raise rents by any amount at any time, subject only to lease terms and the required advance notice for increases above 10%.

Utah Code Ann. § 57-20-1

Last checked Jul 2026

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Utah?

For month-to-month tenancies, either a landlord or tenant must provide at least 15 days' written notice before the end of the rental period to terminate the tenancy. For fixed-term leases, the lease simply expires on the end date unless renewed. A tenant wishing to terminate a month-to-month tenancy need only give 15 days' written notice; no reason is required.

Utah Code Ann. §§ 57-22-4, 78B-6-802

Last checked Jul 2026

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