Tenants

When it comes to purchasing and owning an investment property, Utah is a state to consider. It has seen an increase in residents and enterprises, and many of its major cities have seen a peak in the number of renters.  The major cities in Northern Utah are home to top institutions, healthcare providers, and financial…

Building an investment portfolio is a critical task that needs to be attended to thoughtfully. There are several options to choose from when building your investment portfolio. But real estate is considered one of the most lucrative of these options due to its less volatile nature and the fact that there can be many winning…

Purchasing an investment property in Northern Utah is a good financial decision. It can yield a significant return if done correctly, thanks to tax advantages, equity gains, and passive income. Due to historically low borrowing and low unemployment rates, Utah’s housing market is performing well. The cost of homes has risen in Utah. Utah’s housing…

As a landlord or investment property owner in Utah, you need to know what your tenants are and are not allowed to do when it comes to breaking a lease.  In this blog post, we will cover unjustified and justified reasons for early lease termination, so that you can understand what rights you and your…

What is an eviction? It is a court process used to remove a tenant renting a room, apartment, house, or mobile home.  While no landlord ever wants to have to evict a tenant, sometimes it is necessary. In the event that you must evict a tenant, it is important to understand the Utah law on eviction to…

Utah landlords have many legal responsibilities under Utah landlord tenant law (Utah Code Tit. 57 Ch. 16). Among these laws are the security deposit rules that every landlord requiring a security deposit from their tenants must abide by. These rules are regulated under Utah Code § 57-17-5. The rules specify things like what deductions you…

In Utah, the relationship between a landlord and a tenant is established once a tenant pays rent in exchange to inhabit a property. And this automatically grants both parties certain rights and responsibilities under Utah Code Tit. 57 Ch.16. As a landlord, when renting out a property, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with Utah…