The Utah standard residential lease agreement is a written document authorizing the rental of residential property to a tenant by a property owner/landlord. Before the landlord presents this contract to a potential tenant, they will often use a rental application form to check the individual’s credit history, employment and income information, rental history, and other pertinent background information. Once an applicant is approved, the agreement is negotiated and signed by all involved parties. A security deposit may be required to…

The Utah rental application is a document used for screening individuals prior to renting them residential or commercial space. The form may be accompanied by a non-refundable fee often paid for by the tenant for the cost of conducting the background check and other associated costs. Once approved, the landlord and tenant will come to an agreement over the finer details of the lease and, after negotiations are complete, both parties will sign a lease agreement.

A Utah commercial lease agreement is a real estate document authorizing a tenant to use retail, industrial, or office space for the purposes of conducting business. The property owner, or most likely the landlord, should verify the background and eligibility requirements of the business through the Secretary of State’s Business Database. Once the entity has been properly vetted, the landlord and tenant can look through the rental contract to ensure both parties find the terms and conditions agreeable. After the document…

The Utah month-to-month rental agreement is a document that outlines an arrangement between a landlord and tenant with regard to the use of livable space. This type of contract is temporary but at the same time can last indefinitely. Whereas other agreements have a fixed end-date, a month-to-month agreement continues until either party sees fit to terminate the arrangement, with or without proper cause. This is known as a “tenancy at will” and, as long as the proper notice periods…

The Utah three (3) day notice to quit is a warning delivered to a tenant who has failed to pay rent as per the terms of their lease agreement. This notice gives the tenant three business (3) days after delivery of the notice to pay the landlord or face eviction. If payment is not made, the landlord will have the right to seek legal counsel and, eventually, start eviction procedures. The tenant also has the right to leave the premises without…

A Utah sublease agreement is a form used by a tenant that wishes to rent out their current residential space to another individual. This process begins with asking permission from the landlord (unless the original rental agreement specifically forbids subleasing). After the landlord grants permission, the tenant (sublessor) can provide the sublessee with a sublease agreement. The original tenant agrees to bear any and all responsibility for the premises on behalf of the sublessee. Therefore, a rental application is highly…