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

In Utah, a landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement for any deductions, within 30 days of move-out. 30 days, or 15 days after you provide a forwarding address, whichever is later.

What is the small claims limit for a deposit dispute in Utah?

Small claims court in Utah handles disputes up to $15,000.

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Utah security deposit law

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Return deadline

30 days

30 days, or 15 days after you provide a forwarding address, whichever is later.

Small claims limit

$15,000

What you need to know

• Deposit due within 30 days (or 15 after a forwarding address).
• Noncompliance can add a $100 penalty on top of your deposit.

Itemization: Itemized statement required.

Interest: No interest required.

Deposit cap: No statutory cap.

If they wrongfully withhold: Noncompliance: your deposit plus a $100 penalty.

Statute: Utah Code § 57-17-3

What’s at stake for you?

Deadlines and penalties are state law — check yours, then lock in the evidence.

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💰 At stake: your $1,500 deposit.

⏱ Deadline: Utah landlords must act within 30 days of move-out. 30 days, or 15 days after you provide a forwarding address, whichever is later.

⚖️ Your leverage: Noncompliance: your deposit plus a $100 penalty.

🏛 If it comes to it: small claims in Utah handles up to $15,000 — no lawyer needed.

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DepositShield is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. This information is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current — laws change and vary by city and situation. Verify it with an official source and consult a licensed attorney or your local tenants’ rights organization before relying on it or acting. Using DepositShield does not create an attorney-client relationship.