Types (6)
Commercial Lease Agreement (PDF)
Specifically covers matters relating to the lease of a property that will be used for business purposes. The 7-page document can be easily edited by landlords to account for any unique situations.
Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase (PDF)
Sets terms so a rented property can be purchased from a tenant at a pre-determined purchase price. Has a typical lease term of 1 to 3 years.
Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
A form that reflects many conditions found in standard yearly leases, with the major difference being it contains no end date. Either the lessor or lessee(s) can end the agreement by giving notice 30 days in advance.
Roommate Agreement (PDF)
Contains both legally binding and non-legally binding provisions that improve communication among roommates regarding topics that often lead to disagreements (cleaning, utility bills, rent, using belongings, etc.).
Standard Residential Lease Agreement
A state-official form used for leasing Utah-based apartments, condominiums, rooms, and homes to tenants. Complies with all relevant UT lease statutes.
Sublease Agreement (PDF)
Used by sublandlords (current tenants) for setting rules and obligations that a subtenant (new tenant to a property) is required to follow. Unless specifically permitted in the lease, the sublandlord’s property manager should be contacted for approval prior to use.
Renting in Utah
| Most Common Rental Type | Apartments |
| Average Rent | $1,593/mo |
| Households That Rent | 30.4% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.4 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024)[1] & Housing Vacancy Survey (2024)[2]
What is a Utah Lease Agreement?
A Utah lease agreement is a document that records the expectations of both the landlord and tenant for the duration of a rental. It specifies each party’s duties and serves as the governing record of the tenancy.
Utah’s Fit Premises Act requires landlords to maintain rental units in safe and habitable condition and to make repairs within a reasonable time after receiving notice.[3] The state also requires landlords to give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering a rental unit and prohibits entry at unreasonable times.
State Laws & Guides
Laws: Utah Title 57 – “Real Estate”
Landlord-Tenant Guides / Handbooks
When is Rent Due?
Not specified by Utah law. To keep the tenant(s) clear on when and where rent should be paid, the date and location (online or in person) should be clarified by the rental contract. The law is also silent on matters relating to grace periods for tenants.
Landlord’s Access
Emergency: No state statute; under federal law, landlords have the right to enter the property in emergency circumstances without notifying the tenant. The landlord’s right to enter should be stated in the lease so the tenant(s) are not confrontational in an actual emergency.
Non-Emergency: State law requires landlords to provide tenants with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice prior to accessing the residential property (unless there is a section in the rental contract that states the contrary).[3]
Landlord’s Duties
The duties of landlords are as follows:[3]
- Keep all HVAC (air conditioning, heat, etc.), appliances, electrical systems, and facilities in good working order (as provided by the rental contract).
- Provide tenants with 24/7 access to working plumbing, heating, and hot/cold water.
- For rental properties containing 2 or more units, provide tenants with access to receptacles for throwing away garbage and arrange for its routine disposal (unless otherwise specified by the lease agreement).
Tenant’s Duties
Tenants are required to uphold the following responsibilities:[4]
- Comply with all requirements and rules listed in the lease agreement. Includes the prohibition or allowance of tobacco products in the rental and/or on the premises.
- Make timely and consistent payments as required by the lease.
- Dispose of trash and garbage in a safe and clean manner.
- Use all appliances, systems, plumbing fixtures, and other offerings in a reasonable manner.
- Use the rental property for which it was designed and only permit the number of occupants as stated in the lease to reside in the rental (unless the landlord permits otherwise).
- Maintain compliance with all health and safety rules as required by the local area.
- Keep the rental clean and in a safe condition, keep plumbing systems sanitary, and do not unreasonably burden any common area.
Required Disclosures
- Criteria For Assessing Applicants[3] – Prior to issuing a rental application, landlords need to disclose (in writing) the criteria they will use to assess the applicant. Criteria can include the applicant’s criminal, credit, income, employment, and/or rental history.
- Lead Paint Disclosure – Disclosure must be made to tenants if a landlord of a property built before 1978 knows of any lead paint hazards present in the property. Landlords must also give tenants a government-issued pamphlet that discusses the matter.
- Move-in Checklist[3] – Prior to the start of a rental agreement, the landlord must provide the tenant with a written inventory of the condition of the residential rental unit, excluding ordinary wear and tear. The landlord must also provide the tenant with a form to document the condition of the unit and allow reasonable time after occupancy to complete and return the form.
- Names, Addresses, and Phone Numbers[3] – At or before the start of the lease, landlords must provide their tenant(s) with their name, address, and telephone number and the same information of any person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Rules and Regulations[3] – If there are any rules and regulations applicable to the residential rental unit, the landlord must provide a copy of them to the tenant.
Security Deposits
Maximum: There is no limit to the amount a landlord may demand from a tenant for a security deposit.
Returning to Tenant: Landlords must return security deposits no later than 30 days after the day on which the tenant moves out and returns possession of a rental property to the owner or the owner’s agent.[5]
Deposit Interest: No statute.