Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in Utah
Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in Utah, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.
Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases
- Salt Lake City: No. Tenants have only 3 business days to answer an eviction summons, so contact legal aid right away. Source
Free legal aid organizations
- Utah Legal Services — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income Utahns; the courts' tenant page refers tenants in public housing/Section 8 here.Serves: Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), Utah County (Provo), Davis County, Weber County, Washington County (St. George), Cache County (Logan)
- Utah State Courts Self-Help Center — Free help for people without a lawyer (not representation).Serves: Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), Utah County (Provo)
Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in Utah
If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.
Official court and state resources
- Utah Courts: Eviction Information for Tenants
- Utah Courts: Housing self-help
- Utah Code 57-22 Utah Fit Premises Act
- Utah Code 78B-6 Part 8 Forcible Entry and Detainer
Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.