Property Management
Under Utah's unlawful detainer statute, after a 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent has expired without payment, the landlord may:
AImmediately change the locks
BFile an unlawful detainer action in the appropriate court✓ Correct
CRemove the tenant's belongings
DCut off utilities to force vacatur
Explanation
After the 3-day notice period expires without payment or vacatur, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit (eviction action) in court. Only a court order gives the landlord the right to regain possession.
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