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This bill amends Utah's rental laws to provide more transparency and protection for renters. The bill updates definitions related to rental properties, including clarifying terms like "owner," "residential rental unit," and adding a definition for "low-income housing tax credit." It expands owner responsibilities by requiring more detailed disclosures to prospective renters before accepting application fees, including a good faith estimate of rent, expenses, availability date, and tenant selection criteria. The bill limits late fees to 10% of rent or $75, whichever is greater, and restricts additional fees not specified in the rental agreement. Owners must now provide 60 days' notice before increasing rent, with exceptions for month-to-month agreements, low-income housing, and Section 8 housing. The bill also mandates that owners provide a written inventory of the rental unit's condition, disclose owner contact information, and provide an executed copy of the rental agreement. While these new requirements create more obligations for property owners, the bill includes a provision that prevents renters from using minor technical violations as a basis for legal action or to excuse their own rental agreement obligations. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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