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Utah Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• What are my rights as a landlord?
  As a landlord, you have the right to expect full payment of the rent on time, so long as the premises you have rented are in good condition. The tenant should let you … more
• What are my responsibilities as a landlord?
  Comply with all health and building codes that apply to the property. Make requested repairs in a prompt manner. Maintain peace and quiet. You should ensure that the … more
• When must I return a deposit and when may I Keep a deposit?
  Utah law requires that a landlord return a tenant`s deposit within thirty days after termination of tenancy or within fifteen days following the landlord`s receipt of … more
• What repairs am I responsible for?
  Landlords are generally responsible for maintaining common areas such as hallways or grounds. In terms of repairs, landlords should handle large maintenance or … more
• Should I accept partial rent payments or payments after notice is served?
  In the normal course of business, you can accept partial rent payments if you wish, and then serve a nonpayment notice for the remainder of the rent that is due, or … more
• Once I rent a property, do my rights to access change?
  Once a landlord rents a property, he gives up the right to enter the property at any time. A landlord should give a tenant at least 24 hours written notice in order to … more
• What constitutes abandonment of a rental property?
  A landlord can assume abandonment if: The landlord does not know where the tenant is, the tenant is gone, the tenant has left behind furniture and other belongings, … more
• How Do I evict a tenant?
  The eviction process in Utah is a three­step process. The landlord must serve an eviction notice. If the notice is not obeyed, the landlord must file a court … more
• What are my rights as a tenant?
  A safe and sanitary home. You have the right to call a health or housing inspector if you think there is a code violation in the place your are renting. Privacy and … more
• What are my responsibilities as a tenant?
  Pay your rent on time. As a tenant it is your responsibility to pay your full rent on time. Take care of property. You must take reasonable care of the property you … more

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