Criminal Acts
A landlord has grounds to evict a tenant who has committed a crime on the property if they remain on the premises after being served a three day notice to vacate.[1]
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UTAH 3-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT | CRIMINAL ACT
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Rental (Premises) Street Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: Utah
You have committed one or more criminal acts on the premises. They are: [DESCRIBE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY].
You must move out of the premises within three calendar days. (Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(g)) 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: _____________________________