Being Evicted

A tenant who stays after a default in rent, once a written notice to pay what is due or surrender the premises has gone uncomplied with for three business days after service, commits unlawful detainer. The notice may be served any time after the rent is due.

• Waste, an unlawful business, a nuisance or a criminal act on the premises allows a three calendar day notice to quit.
• Breaking another lease term allows a notice to perform it or leave within three calendar days.
• After the notice period, the tenant, a subtenant or a mortgagee may perform the condition or covenant and save the lease, unless the violation cannot be cured.

• §Utah Code 78B-6-802StatuteUnlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than lifeOpens le.utah.gov ↗

The summons states the days within which the tenant must appear and defend, which is three business days from service unless the tenant objects and the court decides the case should allow more time.

• §Utah Code 78B-6-807StatuteAllegations permitted in complaint -- Time for appearance -- ServiceOpens le.utah.gov ↗

• A judgment for the landlord includes an order of restitution of the premises, and it can be enforced immediately.
• The judgment is for the rent and three times the damages assessed for the unlawful detainer, waste or other harms the section lists.
• The court awards costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party.
• After an order of restitution, the tenant provides a current address to the court and the landlord within 30 days.

• §Utah Code 78B-6-811StatuteJudgment for restitution, damages, and rent -- Immediate enforcement -- RemediesOpens le.utah.gov ↗