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Utah security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit
No statutory cap
Return deadline
30 days
Interest
Not required by the statute

No cap. The balance is due no later than 30 days after the renter vacates; non-refundable portions must be stated in writing. If the owner misses the deadline, the renter can serve a 5-business-day demand; non-compliance means the full deposit plus a $100 penalty.

Source: Utah Code § 57-17-3 · read on 2026-11-09

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No statutory cap
Utah's statute sets no maximum: the amount is whatever the lease says. We show no « maximum » we would have to invent.
Return deadline
30 days
No later than 30 days after the renter moves out: the balance and an itemized written notice of deductions, mailed or delivered to the last known address or sent electronically.
Interest required
No
Not required by the statute
Utah: No cap. The balance is due no later than 30 days after the renter vacates; non-refundable portions must be stated in writing. If the owner misses the deadline, the renter can serve a 5-business-day demand; non-compliance means the full deposit plus a $100 penalty.
Source: Utah Code § 57-17-3 · read on 2026-11-09

Utah: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Utah?

Utah's statute sets no maximum. No cap. The balance is due no later than 30 days after the renter vacates; non-refundable portions must be stated in writing. If the owner misses the deadline, the renter can serve a 5-business-day demand; non-compliance means the full deposit plus a $100 penalty.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Utah?

30 days. No later than 30 days after the renter moves out: the balance and an itemized written notice of deductions, mailed or delivered to the last known address or sent electronically.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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