Utah Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Utah law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Utah landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Utah lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours |
| Late fee cap | 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 3 disclosures required |
Utah lease law guides
- Utah Security Deposit Limitno statutory limit
- Utah Deposit Return Deadline30 days
- Utah Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Utah Landlord Entry Notice24 hours
- Utah Late Fee Laws10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater
- Utah Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Utah Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Utah Required Disclosures3 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Utah law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
- Late fee exceeding statutory limitOften Unenforceable
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Utah →
Disclosures Utah landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Nonrefundable Fees
- Pre-Lease Cost Disclosure
What each required disclosure covers in Utah, with citations →
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Utah lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Utah?
- Utah sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, so the amount is negotiated in the lease. Conditions can apply — see the Utah security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Utah?
- Generally 30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Utah deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Utah?
- No statewide statute requires it in Utah, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Utah deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Utah?
- Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Utah landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Utah?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater. Conditions can apply — see the Utah late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Utah?
- There is no statutory grace period in Utah; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Utah rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Utah?
- Utah law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause; late fee exceeding statutory limit.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Utah?
- Utah requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Nonrefundable Fees (Any nonrefundable fees or deposits must be clearly identified in writing); Pre-Lease Cost Disclosure (Good faith estimate of rent, non-rent expenses, availability date, eligibility criteria, and refund process before accepting application fee (2024)).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.