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Rent Late Fee Laws in Utah

Utah caps residential late fees at the greater of 10% of the agreed rent or $75, with no statutory grace period.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Utah at a glance

Late fee cap
Greater of 10% of rent or $75
Other fees must be in the rental agreement, except on a month to month agreement with 15 days' notice of the charge.
Cap (% of rent)
10% (or $75 if greater)
The $75 floor means the cap can exceed 10% for rents under $750.
Grace period
None required by statute
Utah Code 57-22-4 sets no grace period.

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The rules in Utah

How much can a landlord charge as a late fee in Utah?

Late fee cap in Utah: Greater of 10% of rent or $75. Other fees must be in the rental agreement, except on a month to month agreement with 15 days' notice of the charge.

What percentage of the rent is the late fee cap in Utah?

Cap (% of rent) in Utah: 10% (or $75 if greater). The $75 floor means the cap can exceed 10% for rents under $750.

How many days does a tenant have before a late fee can be charged in Utah?

Grace period in Utah: None required by statute. Utah Code 57-22-4 sets no grace period.

Where do the Utah rent late fee laws come from?

The rules above come from Utah Code 57-22-4(5). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Utah Code 57-22-4(9) states that a renter may not use an owner's failure to comply with subsection (5) as a basis to bring a cause of action against the owner.

What this means in practice

In many states, a landlord can charge a late fee only if the lease provides for it. Putting the amount, the due date, and any grace period in the lease in plain numbers helps both sides avoid disputes.

When a state counts a grace period, the details matter: whether weekends and holidays count, and whether the clock starts on the due date or the day after. Read the statute text linked on each state page rather than relying on a rounded summary.

Late fees are separate from unpaid rent. Keeping rent receipts and a record of the date each payment arrived makes it easier to check whether a fee was charged correctly and to resolve disagreements before they reach court.

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