Utah Rent Grace Period
no statutory grace periodUtah has no statutory rent grace period (14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate one statewide). Any grace period must come from the lease itself, so check what yours says before assuming you have extra days.
Educational information: generated from our Utah law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Utah compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Utah compares with other states in our database.
| State | Rent Grace Period |
|---|---|
| Utah | no statutory grace period |
| Vermont | no statutory grace period |
| Virginia | no statutory grace period |
| Washington | 5 days |
| West Virginia | 5 days (per some sources) |
Frequently asked questions
- 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. Late fees capped at $75 or 10% of rent, whichever is greater. No mandatory grace period. Must be specified in lease.
- How large can the late fee itself be in Utah?
- Late fees in Utah are generally capped at 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater, and fees must also be reasonable.
- Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Utah?
- Potentially yes. With no statutory grace period in Utah, rent is late the day after the due date unless your lease builds in a grace period.
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