Your landlord generally has 30 days in Utah to return your security deposit or provide a written itemized statement of any deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Utah Code § 57-17-3 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide a written itemized statement of deductions within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 30-day deadline passes, Utah generally requires the tenant to serve a written notice giving the landlord a short final period to respond, so your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Utah Code § 57-17-3 and § 57-17-5, a tenant may recover the full deposit and any prepaid rent plus a $100 civil penalty, and reasonable attorney fees if the court finds bad faith; Utah small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $11,000. You can review your situation alongside the statutes and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Utah attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.