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Get your security deposit back in Utah

Your landlord must act within 30 days after termination and receipt of forwarding address under Utah Code § 57-17-3. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

30 days
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Penalties
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What Utah law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 30 days after termination and receipt of forwarding address
StatuteUtah Code § 57-17-3 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingAfter the tenant serves written notice, the landlord has 5 business days to comply; failure means refunding the entire deposit plus a $100 civil penalty, and potentially the tenant's court costs and attorney fees.
Worth knowingThe demand letter itself serves as the tenant's written notice that starts the 5-business-day cure period.

This is general legal information about Utah Code § 57-17-3, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld → recovery of the withheld amount plus potential attorney’s fees.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Utah Code § 57-17-3 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Utah letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Utah Code § 57-17-3, the 30-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Utah deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Utah?
Under Utah Code § 57-17-3, the landlord generally must act within 30 days after termination and receipt of forwarding address. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Utah deadline?
After the tenant serves written notice, the landlord has 5 business days to comply; failure means refunding the entire deposit plus a $100 civil penalty, and potentially the tenant's court costs and attorney fees. A written demand letter that cites Utah Code § 57-17-3 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Utah?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Utah Code § 57-17-3, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Utah attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.