Property Management
A Utah landlord who retaliates against a tenant for reporting habitability violations by raising rent or threatening eviction is:
AWithin their rights as a property owner
BViolating Utah's anti-retaliation provisions✓ Correct
CPermitted if the lease allows rent increases
DOnly prohibited if the tenant filed a court complaint
Explanation
Utah Code §57-22-6 prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants who report health, safety, or habitability violations. Retaliatory actions (rent increases, eviction threats, reduced services) following a protected tenant complaint are illegal.
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