Property Management
Under Utah's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, a tenant who gives proper notice to vacate but leaves before the end of the lease term is:
AAutomatically forgiven for any remaining rent
BPotentially liable for rent until the landlord re-rents or the lease term ends, subject to the landlord's duty to mitigate✓ Correct
CEntitled to a full security deposit refund
DProtected from any claim if the property is relisted within 7 days
Explanation
If a tenant abandons before the lease ends, the landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit (duty to mitigate). The tenant remains liable for rent until the unit is re-rented or the term ends, offset by any new rental income.
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