A Utah standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property for a fixed term.
This agreement typically includes details such as the duration of the lease, monthly rent amount, security deposit requirements, rules regarding maintenance responsibilities, and conditions for termination.
Lease Length Considerations
- In Utah, lease agreements can be for any duration agreed upon by the landlord and tenant. Common lease terms are one year, but they can be shorter or longer.
Required Disclosures
- Disclosure of a property with methamphetamine exposure
- Disclosure of a property’s written inventory
- Identification of the property owner
- Disclosure of lead-based paint hazards
Review our Utah lease agreement page for more details on the required disclosures.
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): No state-imposed limit.
- Returning to Tenant: Within 3o days. [1]
Rent Payment
- Grace Period: There is no state-mandated grace period for paying rent.
- Maximum Late Fee: A landlord can’t charge a late fee that exceeds 10% of the rent payment or $75, whichever amount is greater. [2]
- NSF Fee: The most a landlord can charge a tenant for a bounced check is $20. [3]
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – § 57 (Real Estate).
- Handbook – Utah Renter’s Toolkit.
