Utah Property and Real Estate Laws

States have laws that protect the rights of homeowners and tenants, while providing other opportunities for those who would like to have a place to call home.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed November 01, 2017

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Welcome to FindLaw's section on the property and real estate laws of Utah, with a variety of articles written for non-attorneys. In this section, you will learn about the rights of tenants and the provisions of lease agreements; homestead protections for struggling homeowners; and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about Utah's property and real estate laws.

Learn About Utah Property and Real Estate Laws

  • Utah Lease and Rental Agreement Laws

    Essential information about leases and rental agreements in Utah, including details about security deposits, terms of rental leases, and anti-discrimination laws.

  • Utah Adverse Possession Laws

    Overview of Utah's adverse possession law, which allows individuals to gain legal title to an otherwise underutilized portion of property after seven years.

  • Utah Homestead Laws

    Summary of Utah's homestead protection laws, which are intended to help struggling homeowners declare a portion of their property off-limits to creditors.

  • Utah Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Utah's civil statute of limitations, which refers to time limits for individuals to file civil claims, including a description of how this works.

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