Utah Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maximum Amount: Utah state law does not cap the amount a landlord can collect as a security deposit (§ 57-17-1).

• Receipt Required? No. The landlord is only required to provide a receipt if a portion of the security deposit is non-refundable (§ 57-17-2).

Return Period: The landlord must return the security deposit, minus lawful deductions, within 30 days after the tenant returns possession of the property (§ 57-17-3(2)).

• Itemized List Required? Yes. If withholding funds for unpaid rent or actual damage beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord must deliver an itemized written notice explaining the reasons for each deduction within the 30-day return window (§ 57-17-3(2)(c)).

Copy of Rental Agreement and Rules: At or before the beginning of the rental term, the landlord must supply the tenant with an executed copy of the written rental agreement, as well as a written copy of any applicable rules or regulations (§ 57-22-4(7)(b)).

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For residential structures constructed before January 1, 1978, landlords must distribute the federal EPA Lead Hazard Pamphlet (PDF) and disclose any known lead-based paint hazards before lease execution (40 CFR § 745.113).

Methamphetamine Contamination Disclosure (if applicable): The landlord must disclose any known current contamination of the rental unit caused by the use, storage, or manufacture of methamphetamine (§ 57-27-201(1)).

Name and Address of Authorized Agents: At or before the start of tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the property manager, or any person authorized to act on behalf of the owner (§ 57-22-4(7)(a)).

Pre-Lease Condition Report (Move-In Checklist): Before entering into a lease agreement, the landlord must provide any prospective tenants with either a written inventory of the unit’s physical condition, a form for the tenants to document the unit’s condition and return within a reasonable time after move-in, or an opportunity to conduct a pre-lease walk-through inspection of the unit (§ 57-22-4(6)).

Tenant Screening Criteria (if applicable): Before accepting an application fee, the landlord must disclose in writing the criteria used to evaluate the eligibility of any prospective tenants, such as credit history, criminal record, or employment status (§ 57-22-4(3)(a)(iv)).