Property Management

Under the Utah Fit Premises Act, a tenant who reports a habitability issue and has it ignored by the landlord may:

AOnly file a complaint with the Division of Real Estate
BWithhold rent, repair and deduct, or terminate the lease under appropriate circumstances✓ Correct
CImmediately vacate without notice
DSue only in federal court

Explanation

Utah's Fit Premises Act gives tenants remedies when landlords fail to maintain habitability, including the ability to make repairs and deduct costs from rent (within limits), or in extreme cases, terminate the lease.

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