Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 17
Residential Renters' Deposits
Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 17
57-17-1. Return or explanation of
retainage upon termination of tenancy.
Owners or designated agents requiring deposits however
denominated from renters leasing or renting residential dwelling units shall
either return those deposits at the termination of the tenancy or provide the
renter with written notice explaining why any deposit refundable under the
terms of the lease or rental agreement is being retained.
Enacted by Chapter 74, 1981 General Session
57-17-2. Non-refundable deposit
-- Written notice required.
If there is a written agreement and if any part of the
deposit is to be made non-refundable, it must be so stated in writing to the
renter at the time the deposit is taken by the owner or designated agent.
Enacted by Chapter 74, 1981 General Session
57-17-3. Deductions from deposit
-- Written itemization -- Time for return.
Upon termination of the tenancy, property or money held as a
deposit may be applied, at the owner's or designated agent's option, to the
payment of accrued rent, damages to the premises beyond reasonable wear and
tear, other costs provided for in the contract and cleaning of the unit. The
balance of any deposit and prepaid rent, if any, and a written itemization of
any deductions from the deposit, and reasons therefor, shall be delivered or
mailed to the renter within 30 days after termination of the tenancy or within
15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later.
The renter shall notify the owner or designated agent of the location where payment
and notice may be made or mailed. If there is damage to the rented premises,
this period shall be extended to 30 days.
Enacted by Chapter 74, 1981 General Session
57-17-4. Holder of owner's or
designated agent's interest bound by provisions.
The holder of the owner's or designated agent's interest in
the premises at the time of termination of the tenancy shall be bound by the
provisions of this act.
Enacted by Chapter 74, 1981 General Session
57-17-5. Failure to give renter
required notice -- Recovery of deposit, penalty and costs.
If the owner of a residential unit or his agent in bad faith fails within 30
days after termination of the tenancy or within 15 days after receipt of the
renter's new mailing address, whichever is later, to provide the renter the
notice required in Section 57-17-3,
the renter may recover the full deposit, a civil penalty of $100, and court
costs. Receipt of new address must occur within 30 days of termination of
tenancy.
Enacted by Chapter 208, 1983 General Session