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This bill introduces several key amendments to Utah's landlord-tenant laws, focusing on enhancing tenant protections and transparency in rental agreements. For multifamily unit buildings (defined as residential buildings with four or more rental units), the bill requires owners to provide prospective renters with a detailed written disclosure before accepting any application fees, including a good faith estimate of rent, fixed and use-based expenses, unit availability date, and eligibility criteria. Owners must now limit late fees to the greater of 10% of rent or $75, and cannot charge fees not included in the rental agreement without proper notice. The bill also mandates that owners provide renters with a written inventory of the unit's condition, disclose owner contact information, and provide an executed copy of the rental agreement. Additionally, for rental agreements entered on or after May 7, 2025, if a new owner takes possession of a multifamily unit building, they must notify renters of ownership changes and any rent increases of 10% or more, with renters having the right to terminate their lease with 60 days' notice. The bill also clarifies eviction proceedings, including how damages are calculated and judgments are entered, and specifies that tenants must provide a current address to the court if an eviction order is issued. These changes aim to provide more clarity, fairness, and protection for both landlords and tenants in rental transactions.

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