Utah 3-Day Notice to Vacate | Committing Waste

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A Utah 3-day notice to vacate for committing waste formally notifies a tenant that their lease is being terminated due to property damage. The document outlines the specific damages caused by the tenant (referred to as “committing waste”) and the consequences for failing to comply with the notice.

Utah 3-Day Notice to Vacate | Committing Waste

A Utah 3-day notice to vacate for committing waste formally notifies a tenant that their lease is being terminated due to property damage. The document outlines the specific damages caused by the tenant (referred to as “committing waste”) and the consequences for failing to comply with the notice.

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A Utah 3-day notice to vacate for committing waste formally notifies a tenant that their lease is being terminated due to property damage. The document outlines the specific damages caused by the tenant (referred to as “committing waste”) and the consequences for failing to comply with the notice.

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Committing Waste on Property

A tenant who has caused property damage can be forced to move out by serving a three-day notice to vacate.[1] Committing waste includes[2]:

  • Physically damaging the dwelling.
  • Failing to maintain the premises.
  • Failing to pay taxes (if required by the lease).

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UTAH 3-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT | COMMITTING WASTE

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

To: [TENANT NAME(S)]

Rental (Premises) Street Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: Utah

You have committed waste on the rental premises as follows (“Waste” means damage beyond normal wear and tear): [PROPEPRTY DAMAGES].

You must move out of the premises within three calendar days. (Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(d)) Move out means leave the premises, take all your belongings and leave any keys or access cards. Calendar days includes weekend days and holidays, but does not include the day of service.

If you do not move out of the premises, you may be determined by a court to be in “unlawful detainer” and evicted. If that happens, you would be removed from the property and may be liable for amounts due under your rental contract plus attorney fees, court costs and treble damages. Treble damages means three times the amount of the damages. This could include rent, late fees, and property damage.

Landlord / Agent Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: _____________________________

Sources

  1. § 78B-6-802(1)(d)
  2. UT Courts – Eviction Information for Landlords