Laws by state / Utah

Utah landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Utah landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research

Rule	Utah	Statute	Tool
Maximum security deposit	No statutory limit	Utah Code § 57-17-3	Deposit rules
Deposit return deadline	Balance of the deposit, prepaid rent and an itemized written notice of deductions delivered to the renter's last known address no later than 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession	Utah Code § 57-17-3	Deposit rules
Interest on the deposit	Not required	Utah Code § 57-17-3
Maximum late fee	Greater of $75 or 10%	Utah Code § 57-22-4(5)	Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month	15 days	Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), (1)(c)	Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month	Landlord may end a month-to-month (periodic) tenancy by serving notice to quit at least 15 calendar days before the end of the month or period; tenancies at will require 5 calendar days. The statute does not set the tenant's notice period, which is governed by the rental agreement (UNVERIFIED statutory rule for tenants).	Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), (1)(c)	Notice calculator
Rent increase notice	No statute	Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), (1)(c)	Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice	3 business days	Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), (1)(c)	Notice calculator
Rent increase cap	None statewide

Security deposits in Utah

Utah sets no statutory limit on the size of a security deposit. The deposit must be returned balance of the deposit, prepaid rent and an itemized written notice of deductions delivered to the renter's last known address no later than 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. If the landlord misses the deadline the renter may serve a 5-day notice; continued noncompliance forfeits the entire deposit plus a $100 penalty and fees (§ 57-17-5). § 57-17-3 read from the 2023 Justia mirror; § 57-22-4 read from a Wayback copy of the official le.utah.gov text (version effective 5/5/2021); § 78B-6-802 from the 2025 Justia mirror. Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Utah

Utah caps late fees at the greater of $75.00 or 10% of the monthly rent. There is no statutory grace period, so the lease controls when the fee starts. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Utah

A Utah landlord must give 15 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. There is no separate statutory notice period for rent increases; the month-to-month termination notice is the practical minimum. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 3-business day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Utah?

There is no statutory cap in Utah; the market and the lease decide. If the landlord misses the deadline the renter may serve a 5-day notice; continued noncompliance forfeits the entire deposit plus a $100 penalty and fees (§ 57-17-5). § 57-17-3 read from the 2023 Justia mirror; § 57-22-4 read from a Wayback copy of the official le.utah.gov text (version effective 5/5/2021); § 78B-6-802 from the 2025 Justia mirror.

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Utah?

Greater of $75 or 10%. Late fee may not exceed the greater of 10% of the rent in the rental agreement or $75. No statutory grace period. Other fees must be stated in the rental agreement (or, for month-to-month, added with 15 days' notice).

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Utah?

15 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. Landlord may end a month-to-month (periodic) tenancy by serving notice to quit at least 15 calendar days before the end of the month or period; tenancies at will require 5 calendar days. The statute does not set the tenant's notice period, which is governed by the rental agreement (UNVERIFIED statutory rule for tenants).

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Utah?

3 business days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.