The most commonly used Utah lease agreement is the standard residential lease agreement. This covers the rental of residential properties, including apartments, houses, and condos. It includes essential details for occupancy such as rent amount, lease duration, security deposits, and pet policies.
How to write a Utah lease agreement
Writing a Utah rental agreement can be a simple process. Our template includes a step-by-step guide, allowing you to customize the agreement according to your specific requirements.
- Start by filling in the names and contact information of the landlord and tenant.
- Then, include provisions related to rent, utilities, maintenance responsibilities, late fees, common areas, and more.
- Lastly, ensure both the tenant and landlord sign the finalized document.
To comply with federal law, state laws, and Utah code, a lease agreement should disclose information on:
- Lead-based paint, if the property was built pre-1978
- If the property has been used for methamphetamine production in the past
- Any past or present mold issues (although not required by Utah law)
Utah doesn’t have a statutory limit on the amount a landlord can charge as a security deposit. This covers unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, or other issues.
Landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant’s move-out date, with an itemized list of deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Unless specified in the lease agreement, a landlord generally can’t increase the rent until the lease term expires. However, they can increase the rent when renewing or entering into a new lease agreement.
A renter can terminate a rental contract early in Utah under certain circumstances, such as active military duty, domestic violence situations, or if the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions.
Yes, landlords can include late fees in the lease agreement if the tenant fails to pay the rent on time. However, Utah law limits the late fee to a reasonable amount, typically a percentage of the monthly rent.
A tenant may withhold rent if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs that significantly affect the habitability of the rental unit. However, specific legal procedures must be followed, including providing written notice to the landlord and allowing a reasonable time for repairs.
If a tenant breaks the lease without valid justification, they may be held liable for unpaid rent until the landlord finds a new tenant. The landlord must make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages by re-renting the property.
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