Utah Rent Increase Laws: 60-Day Notice and Regulations

Utah is one of the most landlord-friendly states for rent increases. The state explicitly prohibits local rent control, allowing landlords to adjust pricing to match market rates. However, recent legislation has extended the notice period required before those increases take effect.

No Statewide Rent Control

Utah prohibits any local rent control ordinances. Municipalities and counties are legally forbidden from capping the amount a landlord can charge for rent.

Because of this, there is no limit to how much a landlord can increase a tenant's rent, provided they give the proper written notice.

While landlords have broad discretion to raise rent, increases cannot be:

1. Retaliatory (e.g., raising rent simply because a tenant requested a repair).
2. Discriminatory (e.g., raising rent based on race, religion, familial status, or other protected classes under the Fair Housing Act).

60-Day Notice Requirement (New for 2024)

Historically, Utah law required landlords to provide only 15 days' notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants, unless the lease stipulated otherwise.

In 2024, the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 355 (HB355), which fundamentally changed this requirement.

Landlords are now generally required to provide at least 60 days' written notice before increasing the rent in most standard residential tenancies, including month-to-month leases.

Fixed-Term Leases

If a tenant is on a fixed-term lease (e.g., a one-year lease), the landlord cannot increase the rent before the lease term expires, unless the written lease agreement contains a specific rent escalation clause that permits mid-lease increases.

If a landlord wishes to increase the rent upon the renewal of a fixed-term lease, they must provide the tenant with the new rent amount at least 60 days before the current lease ends, giving the tenant adequate time to decide whether to renew or find a new home.

Delivering the Notice

To ensure the notice is legally binding, landlords should deliver the 60-day written notice properly. Acceptable methods usually include:

• Hand delivery directly to the tenant.
• Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the residence.
• Posting a copy in a conspicuous place (like the front door) and mailing a copy via certified mail.

Back to Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws OverviewPreview unavailable.