Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to Utah law.
Get My Utah Action Plan — Free to StartUtah landlords must return the deposit within 30 days; if the tenant serves the statutory demand notice, the landlord then has 5 business days to comply or face a $100 civil penalty plus return of the full deposit (§§ 57-17-3 to 57-17-5). Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entry unless the lease says otherwise (§ 57-22-4). There is no statutory rent grace period, and self-help eviction is explicitly banned under § 78B-6-814, with evictions running on a fast 3-business-day notice for nonpayment.
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Utah Legal Services at (801) 328-8891. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.