Utah Code § 57-17-3: Utah security deposit rules in plain English
What Utah Code § 57-17-3 says about Utah security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- If the deposit isn't returned in time, serve the statutory 'Tenant's Notice to Provide Deposit Disposition'. If the owner then fails to comply within 5 business days, you can recover the full deposit plus a $100 penalty.
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap. Any non-refundable portion of a deposit must be stated in writing to the renter when the deposit is taken (57-17-2).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- No interest required
What Utah Code § 57-17-3 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
No statutory cap. Any non-refundable portion of a deposit must be stated in writing to the renter when the deposit is taken (57-17-2).
Full citation: Utah Code §§ 57-17-2, 57-17-3, 57-17-5 Read the official text
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FAQ: Utah Code § 57-17-3
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under Utah Code § 57-17-3?
Under Utah Code § 57-17-3, a Utah landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. If the deposit isn't returned in time, serve the statutory 'Tenant's Notice to Provide Deposit Disposition'. If the owner then fails to comply within 5 business days, you can recover the full deposit plus a $100 penalty.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Utah?
No statutory cap. Any non-refundable portion of a deposit must be stated in writing to the renter when the deposit is taken (57-17-2).
Does Utah require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: Utah Code §§ 57-17-2, 57-17-3, 57-17-5.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Utah?
No interest required.
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