Late Fees, Entry and the Estimate
Utah Code 57-22-4 — a late fee no higher than 10% of rent or $75, and 24 hours' notice to enter
Unless the rental agreement provides otherwise, an owner gives the renter at least 24 hours' notice before entering the unit.
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- An owner may not charge a late fee greater than 10% of the rent or $75, whichever is greater.
- An owner may not charge a fee, fine or other cost greater than the agreement states, or one not in the agreement, except on a month to month basis as the section allows.
Before taking an application fee or any payment, an owner discloses in writing a good faith estimate of the rent and each fixed non rent expense, the types of use based expenses, the date the unit will be available, and the screening criteria, including criminal history, credit, income, employment and rental history.
If the agreement's amounts differ from the estimate, or add an undisclosed type of expense, a prospective renter who has not signed or moved in may demand the money back in writing within five business days of receiving the agreement, and the owner returns it all within five business days of the demand.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 57-22-4 — Owner's duties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.