Utah Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules

In Utah, no statute sets how much notice a tenant gives on a month-to-month tenancy, so one rental period is the safe choice, and landlords give at least 15 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 business days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.

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Utah notice periods at a glance

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancyNo statute sets a period; one rental period (usually 30 days) is the common practice
Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy15 days
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(b)(i)
Longer tenancies and special casesA tenancy at will (no fixed rent period) can be ended on not less than 5 calendar days' notice (§ 78B-6-802(1)(b)(ii)).
Notice for unpaid rent3 business days
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(c)
End of a fixed-term leaseA fixed-term lease ends at the end of its term without notice, and a tenant who stays on afterwards is in unlawful detainer (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(a)).
How notice can be deliveredPersonal delivery; registered or certified mail (or an equivalent) to the tenant's residence or the leased property; leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion if the tenant is absent; or, if no such person can be found, posting in a conspicuous place on the property (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-805).

The nonpayment notice is 3 BUSINESS days after service (weekends and holidays don't count), while other notices are counted in calendar days; § 78B-6-802(5) says the CARES Act 30-day rule only affects the move-out date for covered properties, not the 3-business-day pay-or-quit period. No statute sets how much notice a tenant must give; the lease controls, and matching the landlord's 15 days or giving a full rental period is customary.

What a Utah notice to vacate should include

  • The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
  • The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
  • A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
  • For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
  • Your name, signature and contact details
  • A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)

Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.

Utah notice to vacate FAQ

How much notice does a tenant have to give in Utah?

Utah has no statute that sets the tenant's notice for a month-to-month tenancy. Giving one full rental period in writing (usually 30 days, ending on the day before rent is due) is the common, safe practice, unless your lease says otherwise.

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Utah?

To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 15 days (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(b)(i)). A tenancy at will (no fixed rent period) can be ended on not less than 5 calendar days' notice (§ 78B-6-802(1)(b)(ii)).

What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Utah?

The tenant gets 3 business days to pay or move out (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(c)). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.

How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Utah?

Personal delivery; registered or certified mail (or an equivalent) to the tenant's residence or the leased property; leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion if the tenant is absent; or, if no such person can be found, posting in a conspicuous place on the property (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-805).

Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Utah?

A fixed-term lease ends at the end of its term without notice, and a tenant who stays on afterwards is in unlawful detainer (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802(1)(a)).

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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.

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