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Tenant Repair Laws in Utah

In Utah, if the owner does not take substantial action within 3 days (habitability) or 10 days (lease terms) after written notice, the renter may repair and deduct up to two months' rent.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Utah at a glance

Repair and deduct
Yes, up to 2 months' rent
The renter must choose this remedy in the written notice and keep receipts, giving copies to the owner within 5 days after the next rental period begins.
Landlord repair deadline
3 days after written notice (habitability)
10 calendar days for a requirement of the rental agreement. For a dangerous condition, the owner must start repairs within 24 hours.

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The rules in Utah

Can a tenant repair and deduct the cost from rent in Utah?

Yes, up to 2 months' rent. Repair and deduct in Utah: yes, up to 2 months' rent. The renter must choose this remedy in the written notice and keep receipts, giving copies to the owner within 5 days after the next rental period begins.

How long does a landlord have to make repairs after notice in Utah?

Landlord repair deadline in Utah: 3 days after written notice (habitability). 10 calendar days for a requirement of the rental agreement. For a dangerous condition, the owner must start repairs within 24 hours.

Where do the Utah tenant repair laws come from?

The rules above come from Utah Code 57-22-6. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Instead of repair and deduct, a renter may choose rent abatement, which ends the rental agreement and requires the renter to move out within 10 days after the corrective period.

What this means in practice

Give notice in writing and keep a copy. Tenant repair remedies usually start running only after the landlord has received notice of the problem, and a dated letter or email is the easiest way to prove when that happened.

Document the condition before and after. Photos, videos, inspection reports from a local code office and receipts for any repair work help show that the problem was serious and that any amount deducted or withheld matches the actual cost.

Stay current on everything else. Repair remedies generally protect only tenants who are not otherwise behind on rent and who did not cause the damage, and using a remedy the state does not allow can be treated as nonpayment of rent and lead to an eviction case.

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