Property

Prepare operational bylaws for a condominium project in Utah with this Condominium Bylaws template, which includes a set of Rules and Regulations.

• The Bylaws are enacted by the condo association to govern various aspects of the management of the condominium project, including:
  • meetings of the unit owners,
  • the powers and responsibilities of the management committee,
  • appointment of officers,
  • accounting procedures,
  • adoption of condominium rules and regulations,
  • process for amending the bylaws,
  • leasing of units and eviction of tenants for non-compliance,
  • restrictions on pets,
  • a schedule of fines for violations of the rules or the condominium documents.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Prepared in accordance with the Condominium Ownership Act and intended to be used only in the State of Utah.

Utah property developers can use this ready-made template to easily prepare a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for a residential subdivision.

• The Declaration (also called a CC&R) contains covenants, easements, terms and conditions to govern the use and development of the lots, such as:
  • completion of construction prior to occupancy,
  • location of buildings and proximity of buildings, fences, etc. to property lines,
  • types of construction materials and methods allowed in the subdivision,
  • restrictions on parking, noise, commercial use, and other activities which could become a nuisance or be disruptive to other residents,
  • trash removal and sewage disposal,
  • installation and maintenance of utility easements,
  • powers and authority of the Architectural Review Committee.
• The CC&R must be filed with the County Records Office upon completion.
• This form is a MS Word document template that you can customize to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.

Protect your home against sale or seizure to satisfy your creditors by filing this Declaration of Homestead for the State of Utah.

• Utah Code §78B-5-503 entitles you to a homestead exemption of up to $20,000 of the value of your primary personal residence. That increases to $40,000 if the property is jointly owned.
• Even if your property is sold by a bankruptcy trustee or a creditor, you will be entitled to receive a certain amount of the sale proceeds.
• This form is for a dwelling that is a permanent structure on the land, and can be applied to the land surrounding it up to a maximum of one acre.
• You must live in the property in order to claim it as a homestead.
• A homestead exemption can also be claimed on property that is not the principal residence of the owner, but only to a maximum of $5,000. For jointly owned properties, the total exemption cannot exceed $10,000.
• After the document is signed, it must be filed with the County Recorder's Office for the county in which the home is located.
• The exemption does not apply to tax debts, any mortgages or charges already registered on the property, child support judgments, or consensual liens (such as mortgages or deeds of trust).
• Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.

Claim the mobile home you live in as your homestead by filing this Utah Declaration of Homestead (Mobile Home) form.

• Utah law allows you to protect the equity you have built up in your home up to $20,000 (or $40,000 if the property is jointly owned).
• Even if your property is sold by a bankruptcy trustee or a creditor, you will be entitled to receive a certain amount of the sale proceeds.
• This form is for mobile homes. You must live in the home in order to claim it as a homestead.
• After the document is signed, it must be filed with the County Recorder's Office for the county in which the home is located.
• Intended for use only in the State of Utah.

UT landlords, extend the term of a tenant's lease with this Utah Residential Lease Extension Agreement.

• The landlord and tenant must both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
• The lease cost now becomes a monthly rental payment for the duration of the extended term.
• All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain the same.
• This Agreement is for residential leases only. For commercial properties, a different form is required.
• This legal form template is fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended for use only in the State of Utah.

UT landowners, charge an annual fee for fishermen to fish in the waterways on your land with this Utah Fishing Lease Agreement.

• This Agreement can be used for individual fishermen or for groups and organizations.
• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the rights of the landowner and any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• The user must comply with all the landowner's rules and regulations regarding use of the land. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The user is prohibited from selling or subleasing its right to fish on the land.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or its guests or members, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This Utah Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

Lease a house or apartment in Utah to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The security deposit must not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent. The deposit must be returned to the tenant within 30 days after the tenancy ends, or within 15 days of the landlord's receipt of the tenant's new address, whichever is later.
• The tenant must give the landlord prompt notice of any needed repairs. The landlord must make all inside and outside repairs in a timely manner.
• The tenant may not make any alterations or improvements without the landlord's express permission.
• Pets are not allowed unless the landlord gives written permission. An additional pet deposit may be required.
• There are provisions in the lease for a parking stall (if applicable). Only the vehicle(s) listed in the lease are allowed to park in the designated parking.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• This lease template is fully editable and can be easily customized to meet your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Utah.

Secure the obligations of a corporate tenant under a commercial lease in the State of Utah with this Guaranty of Commercial Lease.

• The guaranty is unconditional and continuing.
• The guarantor is someone who has a financial interest in the tenant business, such as a shareholder, partner, or proprietor.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.

This Utah Lease Co-Signer Agreement is for any landlord who is signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student).

• A parent or guardian of the tenant must sign the Agreement.
• The co-signer agrees to allow the landlord to run a credit check.
• The co-signer guarantees payment of the rent, and that the tenant will comply with the rental agreement.
• Once signed, the form should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.

Cancel a lease of office or retail premises with this Utah Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease form.

• This agreement is only for commercial tenancies. You will need to use a different form for residential tenants.
• The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
• All rights and obligations of the parties under the lease are extinguished, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• Available in MS Word format, downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.