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Utah Eviction Notice Requirements (2026)

Complete guide to Utah eviction notice periods, deposit return rules, and recent law changes. Generate a legally appropriate Utah eviction notice in seconds with RentGuard — free.

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Utah notice periods

3 days
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Written notice — tenant must pay rent in full within 3 days or vacate.
3 days
3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
For fixable lease violations.
15 days
15-Day Notice to Terminate
Month-to-month tenancy — Utah requires only 15 days notice.

Security deposit rules

30 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: up to $100 plus damages.

Rent control status

No rent control. Utah law prohibits local rent control ordinances.

Key Utah landlord rules

Landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering except in emergencies
Utah Fit Premises Act governs landlord habitability obligations
Security deposit: no statutory limit — governed by lease terms
Tenant may terminate if landlord fails to repair material habitability defects after 3-day written notice

Recent law changes in Utah

HB 86 (2024): Clarified eviction notice service requirements

Frequently asked questions — Utah eviction

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Utah?+
In Utah, landlords must give 15 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy — Utah requires only 15 days notice.
What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment of rent in Utah?+
Utah requires a 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent. Written notice — tenant must pay rent in full within 3 days or vacate.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Utah?+
30 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: up to $100 plus damages.
Is there rent control in Utah?+
No rent control. Utah law prohibits local rent control ordinances.
How do I evict a tenant in Utah?+
To evict a tenant in Utah, serve the appropriate written notice (3 days for nonpayment), wait for the notice period to expire, then file for eviction in your local court if the tenant has not complied. RentGuard can generate the correct Utah notice form for free.

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