Property Management

A Utah property manager who discovers that a tenant is operating an illegal business from the rental unit should:

ACollect the rent and ignore the illegal activity
BNotify law enforcement if appropriate and proceed with eviction for lease violation✓ Correct
CNegotiate a higher rent to offset the increased risk
DContact the Division of Real Estate for guidance

Explanation

A property manager who discovers illegal activity in a rental unit should consider notifying law enforcement (especially for crimes affecting others) and proceed with eviction for breach of the lease's lawful use requirement. Allowing known illegal activity to continue can create landlord liability.

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