Utah Unlawful Detainer Eviction Process Standards

Utah Code Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 8 governs unlawful detainer actions and establishes a uniform statewide eviction procedure. Landlords issue a three-day notice to pay or quit for nonpayment, a three-day notice to comply or vacate for lease violations, and a 15-day notice to terminate at-will or month-to-month tenancies. No just-cause is required for non-renewal of fixed-term leases. Once notice expires, landlords file unlawful detainer with priority court scheduling, and prevailing landlords receive treble damages on rent and attorney fees. Cities cannot impose just-cause requirements that conflict with this state procedure under general home-rule limitations.

Self-help eviction (lockouts, utility shutoff) is prohibited under Utah Code 57-22-4.5 and exposes landlords to actual damages plus statutory penalties.