Short summaries of the rules that shape Utah leases, notices, and deposit papers on LeaseGen.io. Last reviewed 2026-08-15. Not legal advice.
Security deposits
Cap
No statutory cap
Return clock
30 days after the tenancy ends
Utah does not cap how large a residential security deposit may be. Unused deposit plus a written notice of deductions is generally due within 30 days (Utah Code § 57-17-3). A fee is nonrefundable only if the lease clearly says so.
A month-to-month tenancy generally takes 15 days’ notice (Utah Code § 78B-6-802).
Utah does not prescribe a statewide 24-hour entry statute. Put a reasonable-notice entry clause in the lease. Emergency entry is customary.
A Utah rent increase should be in writing. Many landlords use at least the same notice they would use to end a month-to-month tenancy. A month-to-month tenancy generally takes 15 days’ notice (Utah Code § 78B-6-802). The lease may require more. Local rent-control rules can cap the amount even when the notice period is met.