Utah Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredUtah has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Utah law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Utah compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Utah compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Utah | no interest required |
| Vermont | no interest required |
| Virginia | no interest required |
| Washington | no interest required |
| West Virginia | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- 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. No statutory limit on deposit amount (typically 1-2 months). Nonrefundable fees allowed if clearly identified in writing and agreed by tenant. Return within 30 days or 15 days after receiving forwarding address. Failure to comply: full deposit plus $100 plus attorney fees.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Utah?
- Utah sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Utah?
- Generally within 30 days after move-out.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Utah for your specific situation.