Utah is a landlord-friendly state with no rent control. Typical rental process:
- Application (usually $25-$75 non-refundable fee)
- Credit + background check (620+ preferred, some accept 580+)
- Income verification (typically 3× monthly rent)
- References (past landlords, employer)
- Security deposit (usually 1 month’s rent; last month’s rent often required for shorter leases)
Utah law caps late fees at 10% of monthly rent, requires 15 days’ notice for month-to-month terminations, and gives tenants 3 days to cure a non-payment default before eviction can be filed.