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Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Utah landlords. 255 cities covered.

Based on Utah state statutes. Updated August 2026.

Utah Landlord Law Summary

In Utah, landlords must return security deposits within 30 days, provide 3-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.

Utah Landlord Rules at a Glance

Key compliance requirements every Utah landlord must follow.

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days written notice
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

What Happens If You Violate Utah Landlord-Tenant Law

Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover the deposit plus damages for wrongful withholding.

Late deposit return: Miss the 30-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.

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Utah Landlord-Tenant Statutes

The laws that govern residential rentals in Utah.

Utah Fit Premises Act

Utah Code §57-22-1 et seq.

Governs residential tenancies including security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.

Utah Landlord Law Topics

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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

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Maintenance & Habitability Standards

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Property Registration Requirements

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Top 50 Utah Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

The largest Utah cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data. Click any city for detailed landlord-tenant law coverage.

City	Population	Median 2BR Rent
Salt Lake City	209,593	$1,747/mo
West Valley City	134,470	$1,313/mo
West Jordan	114,908	$1,747/mo
Provo	113,343	$1,460/mo
St. George	104,578	$1,313/mo
Orem	95,519	$1,460/mo
Sandy	91,943	$1,747/mo
Lehi	90,227	$1,460/mo
Ogden	87,267	$1,614/mo
South Jordan	84,528	$1,747/mo
Layton	83,516	$1,614/mo
Millcreek	62,205	$1,313/mo
Herriman	60,049	$1,747/mo
Taylorsville	57,098	$1,313/mo
Eagle Mountain	56,932	$1,460/mo
Logan	55,250	$1,241/mo
Saratoga Springs	52,532	$1,460/mo
Draper	49,602	$1,747/mo
Murray	49,553	$1,313/mo
Spanish Fork	45,557	$1,460/mo
Riverton	44,854	$1,747/mo
Bountiful	44,144	$1,614/mo
Cedar City	39,942	$1,120/mo
Tooele	39,263	$1,241/mo
Roy	38,592	$1,614/mo
American Fork	38,549	$1,460/mo
Kearns metro township	37,767	$1,313/mo
Pleasant Grove	37,294	$1,460/mo
Syracuse	37,022	$1,614/mo
Midvale	35,561	$1,747/mo
Springville	35,471	$1,460/mo
Clearfield	34,470	$1,614/mo
Washington	33,877	$1,575/mo
Kaysville	32,941	$1,614/mo
Cottonwood Heights	32,204	$1,313/mo
Holladay	30,298	$1,313/mo
Magna metro township	30,087	$1,313/mo
South Salt Lake	26,122	$1,313/mo
Farmington	25,771	$1,614/mo
Payson	24,054	$1,460/mo
West Haven	24,014	$1,313/mo
Hurricane	23,959	$1,575/mo
Clinton	23,588	$1,313/mo
North Salt Lake	23,560	$1,614/mo
North Ogden	22,233	$1,313/mo
Highland	20,217	$1,313/mo
Brigham City	19,970	$1,118/mo
Bluffdale	19,090	$1,313/mo
Heber	18,533	$1,313/mo
South Ogden	17,678	$1,313/mo

All 255 Utah Cities

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Salt Lake City 209,593 West Valley City 134,470 West Jordan 114,908 Provo 113,343 St. George 104,578 Orem 95,519 Sandy 91,943 Lehi 90,227 Ogden 87,267 South Jordan 84,528 Layton 83,516 Millcreek 62,205 Herriman 60,049 Taylorsville 57,098 Eagle Mountain 56,932 Logan 55,250 Saratoga Springs 52,532 Draper 49,602 Murray 49,553 Spanish Fork 45,557 Riverton 44,854 Bountiful 44,144 Cedar City 39,942 Tooele 39,263 Roy 38,592 American Fork 38,549 Kearns metro township 37,767 Pleasant Grove 37,294 Syracuse 37,022 Midvale 35,561 Springville 35,471 Clearfield 34,470 Washington 33,877 Kaysville 32,941 Cottonwood Heights 32,204 Holladay 30,298 Magna metro township 30,087 South Salt Lake 26,122 Farmington 25,771 Payson 24,054 West Haven 24,014 Hurricane 23,959 Clinton 23,588 North Salt Lake 23,560 North Ogden 22,233 Highland 20,217 Brigham City 19,970 Bluffdale 19,090 Heber 18,533 South Ogden 17,678 Santaquin 17,532 Centerville 16,517 Grantsville 15,267 Smithfield 14,726 Vineyard 14,500 Mapleton 13,732 West Point 12,479 Tremonton 12,411 Lindon 11,734 North Logan 11,711 Woods Cross 11,480 Pleasant View 11,265 Hyrum 10,849 Salem 10,725 Vernal 10,557 Alpine 10,298 Ivins 10,164 Cedar Hills 9,800 Hooper 9,369 Providence 9,267 Riverdale 9,160 Washington Terrace 9,070 Plain City 8,531 Santa Clara 8,492 Enoch 8,336 Nibley 8,271 Richfield 8,268 Price 8,261 Park City 8,254 South Weber 8,105 Farr West 8,021 Roosevelt 7,224 Nephi 7,122 Harrisville 6,802 Ephraim 6,108 Midway 6,076 Fruit Heights 5,950 Perry 5,936 West Bountiful 5,857 Hyde Park 5,677 White City metro township 5,676 Sunset 5,358 Kanab 5,240 Moab 5,221 Elk Ridge 4,925 Morgan 4,536 La Verkin 4,510 Wellsville 4,194 Erda 4,045 Mount Pleasant 3,871 Delta 3,728 Beaver 3,676 Manti 3,645 Gunnison 3,621 Blanding 3,189 Parowan 3,181 Richmond 3,032 Monroe 2,685 Fillmore 2,671 Garland 2,668 Lake Point 2,635 Salina 2,592 Millville 2,468 Naples 2,466 Enterprise 2,289 Willard 2,283 Marriott-Slaterville 2,223 River Heights 2,180 Kamas 2,145 Helper 2,126 Huntington 1,982 Toquerville 1,970 Lewiston 1,958 Mona 1,935 Francis 1,809 Panguitch 1,797 Honeyville 1,736 Monticello 1,729 Duchesne 1,643 Moroni 1,642 Wellington 1,630 Genola 1,610 Woodland Hills 1,571 East Carbon 1,567 Oakley 1,566 Castle Dale 1,538 Coalville 1,533 Ferron 1,519 Emigration Canyon metro township 1,506 Centerfield 1,419 Milford 1,412 Uintah 1,402 Hideout 1,398 Mendon 1,334 Mantua 1,303 Fairview 1,281 Elwood 1,280 Fountain Green 1,276 Orangeville 1,262 Hildale 1,239 Ballard 1,231 Wendover 1,132 Aurora 1,038 Paradise 1,028 Rocky Ridge 1,018 Spring City 1,007 Goshen 968 Apple Valley 916 Levan 907 Bear River City 883 Green River 881 Annabella 877 Elsinore 872 Corinne 871 Leeds 864 Daniel 857 Copperton metro township 852 Minersville 847 Newton 829 Escalante 827 Henefer 815 Redmond 803 Clarkston 757 Garden City 713 Virgin 701 Central Valley 679 Eureka 662 Hinckley 643 Oak City 635 Stockton 624 Fielding 622 Huntsville 595 Mayfield 594 Orderville 591 Springdale 589 Myton 563 Paragonah 562 Circleville 557 Trenton 527 Big Water 516 Loa 514 Cleveland 513 Kanosh 513 Tropic 512 Amalga 507 Glenwood 489 Rush Valley 486 Randolph 483 Kanarraville 477 Holden 463 Marysvale 454 Brighton 447 Plymouth 438 Deweyville 434 Sigurd 427 Elmo 419 Cedar Fort 417 Charleston 411 Scipio 369 Castle Valley 362 Wales 362 Meadow 348 Bryce Canyon City 337 Manila 332 Bicknell 328 Glendale 320 Emery 317 Koosharem 310 Laketown 307 Joseph 305 Wallsburg 296 Sterling 295 Vernon 293 Portage 289 Cornish 282 Leamington 274 Fayette 261 Torrey 257 Altamont 249 New Harmony 247 Bluff 245 Boulder 243 Howell 232 Henrieville 231 Alta 226 Rockville 223 Junction 214 Lyman 214 Cannonville 193 Woodruff 173 Hanksville 170 Clawson 166 Snowville 160 Interlaken 158 Brian Head 157 Fairfield 157 Tabiona 155 Dutch John 146 Hatch 138 Kingston 137 Antimony 125 Lynndyl 125 Alton 118 Independence 112 Scofield 27

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Frequently Asked Questions — Utah Landlord Laws

Is there a security deposit limit in Utah?

No. Utah does not cap security deposit amounts. The deposit must be returned within 30 days of lease termination with an itemized statement of deductions.

How much notice is needed for rent increases in Utah?

Utah requires only 15 days notice for rent increases on month-to-month tenancies. This is shorter than most states.

What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment in Utah?

Landlords must give a 3-day written notice to pay or quit. If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file for eviction in court.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all Utah landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.

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Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Utah Landlord Law Summary

Utah Landlord Rules at a Glance

What Happens If You Violate Utah Landlord-Tenant Law

Utah Landlord-Tenant Statutes

Utah Fit Premises Act

Utah Landlord Law Topics

Security Deposit Laws

Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

Rent Increase Laws

Landlord Entry & Access Rules

Maintenance & Habitability Standards

Late Fee Limits

Lease Termination & Renewal

Fair Housing Protections

Tenant Screening Rules

Required Landlord Disclosures

Rent Control

Property Registration Requirements

Top 50 Utah Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

All 255 Utah Cities

Free Utah Landlord Calculators

Rent Increase Calculator

Security Deposit Calculator

Eviction Timeline Calculator

Late Fee Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions — Utah Landlord Laws

Compliance tracking for your Utah properties

Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Utah Landlord Law Summary

Utah Landlord Rules at a Glance

What Happens If You Violate Utah Landlord-Tenant Law

Utah Landlord-Tenant Statutes

Utah Fit Premises Act

Utah Landlord Law Topics

Security Deposit Laws

Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

Rent Increase Laws

Landlord Entry & Access Rules

Maintenance & Habitability Standards

Late Fee Limits

Lease Termination & Renewal

Fair Housing Protections

Tenant Screening Rules

Required Landlord Disclosures

Rent Control

Property Registration Requirements

Top 50 Utah Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

All 255 Utah Cities

Free Utah Landlord Calculators

Rent Increase Calculator

Security Deposit Calculator

Eviction Timeline Calculator

Late Fee Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions — Utah Landlord Laws

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