Utah Late Fee Law
Utah limits residential late fees by statute. Greater of 10% of the rent agreed to in the rental agreement or $75. State law sets no grace period, so any grace period comes from the lease.
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Utah late fee law at a glance
| 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) |
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| Grace period | No state grace periodUtah Code § 57-22-4(5) (no grace period) |
| Notice before filing for unpaid rent | 3 business days (3-day notice to pay or quit)Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(c) |
What Utah law says
Is there a limit on late fees in Utah?
A late fee may not exceed the greater of 10% of the rent stated in the rental agreement or $75, and must be agreed to in the rental agreement (Utah Code § 57-22-4(5)) (Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) (eff. May 5, 2021)).
Does Utah require a grace period before a late fee?
Utah law sets no grace period before a late fee may be charged; any grace period comes from the rental agreement (Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) is silent on timing) (Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) (no grace period)).
How much notice must an Utah landlord give for unpaid rent?
For unpaid rent, serve a written notice to pay the rent and other amounts due or surrender the unit within 3 business days; it may be served any time after rent is due (Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(c)).
How Utah compares
20 of 51 verified jurisdictions cap late fees by statute. 14 require a grace period.
None of Utah's 5 neighbors follows the same rule.
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) |
| Entry notice | 24 hours' noticeUtah Code § 57-22-4 |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleUtah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b), Utah Code § 57-22-4 |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days (either side)Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b) |