Can't Pay Rent in Utah: What Are My Options?
This page covers what Utah law says about paying rent, talking to your landlord, and rent you still owe after a court case. It is short because the law on these points is short.
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Utah law says each renter must be current on all payments required by the rental agreement.
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If you cannot pay all of your rent, ask your landlord in writing about paying part of it or paying later. If your landlord agrees, ask for the agreement in writing. Keep a copy of it and of every message you send.
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A Utah landlord may not charge a late fee above the greater of 10% of the rent in your rental agreement or $75. For example, if your rent is $1,000, 10% is $100, so the late fee can be up to $100. If your rent is $500, 10% is $50, so the limit is $75.
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If a Utah court orders you to pay money after an eviction case, the money order is separate from the eviction. Moving out does not remove the debt.
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In a Utah eviction case after rent is not paid, the court's judgment (its final decision) declares the lease ended. Ending the lease does not release the renter from any obligation for payments on a lease for the remainder of the lease's term.
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211 Utah is a service of the United Ways of Utah. It is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages. From a mobile device, please dial 211 or 888-826-9790. The Utah Courts eviction page says Utah 2-1-1 has a list of programs that could help you with rent.
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