Bill > HB0480

This bill amends Utah laws relating to landlord-tenant interactions, focusing on three key areas: deposit returns, court procedures for eviction cases, and handling of property during eviction. First, the bill modifies the requirements for how landlords must return security deposits to tenants, now allowing electronic delivery of deposit information and clarifying that tenants can request deposit disposition through a formal notice. Second, the bill updates court procedures for unlawful detainer (eviction) cases, expediting hearings, setting specific timelines for court proceedings, and providing more detailed guidelines for handling cases involving criminal allegations. Third, the bill revises procedures for executing eviction orders, including how personal property and animals are handled when tenants are removed from a rental property, ensuring tenants have reasonable access to retrieve critical personal items like medications, identification, and clothing. The bill also introduces more specific definitions for different types of animals (like personal versus production animals) and provides clearer instructions for sheriffs, constables, and landlords during the eviction process. The changes aim to provide more clarity, fairness, and predictability in landlord-tenant interactions and eviction proceedings. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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