Utah Late Fee Laws
10% of rent or $75, whichever is greaterUtah generally caps late fees at 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater — one of 16 US jurisdictions with a statutory cap. The FAQ below covers how the cap applies.
Educational information: generated from our Utah law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Utah compares
16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap late fees by statute (as a percentage, dollar amount, or formula); the rest rely on reasonableness standards or set no limit. Here is how Utah compares with other states in our database.
| State | Late Fee Laws |
|---|---|
| Utah | 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater |
| Vermont | no statutory percentage cap |
| Virginia | 10% of rent or of the unpaid balance, whichever is less |
| Washington | no statutory percentage cap |
| West Virginia | no statutory percentage cap |
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a limit on late fees in Utah?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater. Late fees capped at $75 or 10% of rent, whichever is greater. No mandatory grace period. Must be specified in lease.
- Is there a grace period before late fees in Utah?
- Utah has no statutory grace period; any grace period comes from your lease.
- Can I dispute an excessive late fee in Utah?
- Yes. Fees that are disproportionate to the landlord's actual costs can be challenged as unreasonable penalties.
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