Unlawful Business
If a tenant is running a business out of the premises illegally, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by providing them with a written notice to vacate within three days.[1]
If the business activities interfere with the neighbor’s enjoyment of the premises, the notice to vacate for nuisance or notice to vacate for criminal nuisance should be used.
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UTAH 3-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT | UNLAWFUL BUSINESS
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Rental (Premises) Street Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: Utah
You have assigned or sublet your rental premises contrary to your rental contract as follows: [DESCRIBE UNLAWFUL BUSINESS ACTIVITY].
You must move out of the premises within three calendar days. (Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(e)) 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: _____________________________