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

30 days after move-out (Utah Code 57-17-3).

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Utah security deposit rules

Q: What happens if a Utah landlord returns the deposit late?

Penalty: full deposit plus $100 if not paid within 5 business days of your written notice.

30 days

to return your deposit or send an itemized list

Full deposit plus $100 if not paid within 5 business days of your written notice

possible penalty if they don't follow the rules

What to do to get your deposit back

Photograph every room when you move out (walls, floors, appliances, inside cabinets). Keep your move-in photos too.
Send your forwarding address in writing, with the date.
Mark the deadline: 30 days after you move out.
If it's late or the deductions look wrong, send a written demand letter that cites Utah Code 57-17-3.
Still nothing? Small claims court is built for this, and you usually don't need a lawyer.

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Law: Utah Code 57-17-3. Updated November 2026. General information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the current statute or a local tenant organization for your situation.