57-22-3. Duties of owners and renters — Generally. (1) Each owner and his agent renting or leasing a residential rental unit shall maintain that unit in a condition fit for human habitation and in accordance with local ordinances and the rules of the board of health having jurisdiction in the area in which the residential […]
Effective 5/5/2021 57-22-4. Owner’s duties. (1) To protect the physical health and safety of the ordinary renter, an owner: (a) may not rent the premises unless they are safe, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy; and (b) shall: (i) maintain common areas of the residential rental unit in a sanitary and safe condition; (ii) maintain […]
57-22-4.1. Failure to deliver possession of residential rental unit — Renter’s option to terminate rental agreement — Abatement of rent. (1) If an owner fails to deliver possession of a residential rental unit on the date provided in the rental agreement: (a) the renter may, by written notice to the owner, terminate the rental agreement; […]
57-22-5. Renter’s duties — Cleanliness and sanitation — Compliance with written agreement — Destruction of property, interference with peaceful enjoyment prohibited. (1) Each renter shall: (a) comply with the rules of the board of health having jurisdiction in the area in which the residential rental unit is located which materially affect physical health and safety; […]
Effective 7/1/2020 57-22-5.1. Crime victim’s right to new locks — Domestic violence victim’s right to terminate rental agreement — Limits an owner relating to assistance from public safety agency. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Crime victim” means a victim of: (i) domestic violence, as defined in Section 77-36-1; (ii) stalking, as defined in […]
Effective 5/9/2017 57-22-6. Renter remedies for deficient condition of residential rental unit. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Corrective period” means: (i) for a standard of habitability, three calendar days; and (ii) for a requirement imposed by a rental agreement, 10 calendar days. (b) “Deficient condition” means a condition of a residential rental unit […]
57-22-7. Limitation on counties and municipalities. (1) A county or municipality may not adopt an ordinance, resolution, or regulation that is inconsistent with this chapter. (2) (a) Subsection (1) may not be construed to limit the ability of a county or municipality to enforce an applicable administrative remedy with respect to a residential rental unit […]
