Utah Law: Plain-English Guides

Key Utah facts

Security deposit deadline

No later than 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession. If the owner misses it, the renter may serve a statutory 'Tenant's Notice to Provide Deposit Disposition', after which the owner has five business… Utah Code 57-17-3(2)-(5)

Eviction notice for unpaid rent

3 business days' written notice to pay rent and other amounts due or surrender the premises. Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(c)

Small claims limit

$20,000, including attorney fees but not court costs or interest (Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2029; rises to $25,000 on Jan. 1, 2030). Utah Code 78A-8-102(1)(a); Utah Courts, Small Claims

Small estate affidavit

Thirty days after the death, a successor may collect money owed to the decedent and tangible personal property (including instruments such as stock certificates) by presenting an affidavit stating that the value of the… Utah Code §§ 75-3-1201, 75-3-1202

Cost of a protective order

There is no filing fee or cost for the court forms to ask for a protective order. Utah Courts Protective Orders page

Minimum wage

$7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. Utah Minimum Wage Act

Final paycheck if fired

Wages are due immediately and must be paid within 24 hours of separation (mailing postmarked within one day, starting a direct deposit, or hand delivery counts). Utah Code § 34-28-5(1)

Time limit to sue on a debt

6 years for an action on a contract, obligation or liability founded on an instrument in writing. For a credit agreement, the 6 years run from the latest of when the debt arose, the debtor's last written acknowledgment… Utah Code 78B-2-309(1)(b), (2)