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Security Deposits June 5, 2026 · 3 min

Security Deposit Rules in Utah: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

Utah Code Title 57 governs security deposit handling for residential rentals. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days and provide itemized deductions. No statutory cap exists on deposit amounts, but strict return timelines and documentation requirements protect tenant rights.

By Curt Sloan Read

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