Utah
Prepare leases, rental contracts, and applications for your tenants to sign with these easy Residential Lease Forms for the State of Utah. You can find termination notices in our Utah Landlord-Tenant Notice Forms section.
Q. When do I have to return the tenant's damage deposit?
A. Utah law states that the deposit must be returned within 30 days after the tenant moves out or within 15 days after the landlord receives written notice of the tenant's new address, whichever is later.
Q. What items can I legally deduct from the deposit?
A. The security deposit is intended to cover such things as unpaid rent and late fees, damage caused by the tenant, and cleaning costs. If you keep any of the deposit to cover those items, you must provide the tenant with a written statement itemizing each deduction.
Q. If the tenant abandons the property and leaves some of their belongings behind, can I sell them?
A. First, you must hold the belongings for 30 days and use your best efforts to locate the tenant. If you can't find the tenant, and if nobody claims the property after the 30-day period is up, you have the right to sell the property and apply the money to the unpaid rent.
Utah Agreement to Terminate Lease Early
Terminate a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this downloadable Utah Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.
- This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
- This Agreement is for residential tenants only. A different form is required for commercial rental properties.
- The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
- The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
- Fully editable and easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.
Utah Assignment of Lease by Landlord
Transfer an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this Utah Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.
- The Assignment is between the seller (current landlord), the purchaser of the property (new landlord), and the tenant.
- The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
- The seller and purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
- The Assignment can be used for both commercial and residential rental properties.
- Intended for use only in the State of Utah.
Utah Extension of Residential Lease
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.
Utah Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement
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.
Utah Lease Co-Signer Agreement
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.
Utah Permission to Sublet or Assign Lease
Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this Utah Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.
- The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
- The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
- The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Utah.
Utah Rental Agreement for Residential Premises
- The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
- The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
- The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
- Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
- Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
- The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
- Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.
Utah Residential Sublease Agreement
Utah tenants, sublease the property you are renting with this Sublease Agreement for residential rental units.
- The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
- The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
- The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
- The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
- The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
- The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.
The Utah Residential Sublease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.