Security deposit rules in Utah
Utah law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Utah, the deposit balance and an itemized notice of deductions are due within 30 days after the renter moves out.
Checked against Utah law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Utah law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Utah?
Utah law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Utah have to return a security deposit?
In Utah, the deposit balance and an itemized notice of deductions are due within 30 days after the renter moves out.
Source: Utah Code § 57-17-3(2), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.