Utah Landlord Entry Notice Law
Utah landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rented home.
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Utah landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | 24 hours' noticeUtah Code § 57-22-4 |
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| Conditions | At least 24 hours' prior notice of entry unless the rental agreement provides otherwise; no statewide time-of-day window or list of permitted purposes. Some cities and Salt Lake County set entry hours by ordinance.Utah Code § 57-22-4 |
What Utah law says
How much notice must an Utah landlord give before entering a rental?
Unless the lease sets different terms, a Utah owner has to give the renter at least 24 hours' notice before entering the unit (Utah Code § 57-22-4(2)).
How Utah compares
17 other verified jurisdictions use 24 hours; 9 require more.
Nevada follows the same rule as Utah; 4 of its 5 neighbors differ.
Other Utah rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capUtah Code Title 57, Ch. 17 (no amount limit), Utah Code § 57-17-2 (non-refundable portion must be disclosed in writing) |
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| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after move-outUtah Code § 57-17-3(2) (eff. May 7, 2025), H.B. 480 (2025), Laws of Utah 2025, Ch. 275 (enrolled) |
| Late-fee cap | Greater of 10% of the rent agreed to in the rental agreement or $75Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) (eff. May 5, 2021) |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleUtah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), Utah Code § 57-22-4 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 business days (3-day notice to pay or quit)Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(c) |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days (either side)Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b) |