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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Utah

We found no Utah statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; a periodic tenancy can be ended by notice served 15 calendar days or more before the end of the rental period, and cities and counties may not control rents without the Legislature's express approval.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Utah at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 15 days to end tenancy
This research found no Utah statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy can be ended by notice served 15 calendar days or more before the end of the period (Utah Code 78B-6-802).
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap was found; counties, cities and towns may not control rents unless the Legislature expressly approves.

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The rules in Utah

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Utah?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Utah: No specific statute; 15 days to end tenancy. This research found no Utah statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy can be ended by notice served 15 calendar days or more before the end of the period (Utah Code 78B-6-802).

Does Utah limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Utah: no statewide cap. No statewide cap was found; counties, cities and towns may not control rents unless the Legislature expressly approves.

Where do the Utah rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Utah Code 78B-6-802 and Utah Code 57-20-1. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The FindLaw text was current as of January 1, 2025.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.