Utah law limits how landlords handle security deposits in many residential settings and sets rules for accounting and return timing after the tenancy ends. This post is general information only — your lease, local ordinance, and facts may change what applies.
Typical themes (not a complete list)
- Landlords often must provide a written itemization of deductions when they withhold deposit funds.
- There are deadlines for returning the deposit or explaining deductions after move-out.
- Normal wear and tear is generally not the same as damage that can be charged to the tenant.
Get general Utah-focused information online
For general Utah residential tenant topics (not advice for your specific case), you can use Hepworth Legal’s Tenant Legal Information Portal after email verification:
https://my.hepworthlegal.com/tenant-help
Reminder: The portal does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not confidential like speaking with a lawyer.
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Schedule a consultation with a Hepworth Legal attorney, or contact Utah Legal Services at (801) 328-8891 for free and low-cost options.
