This free Utah rental and lease agreement can be used to create a rental contract between a property owner and a lessee for any kind of residential or commercial property. The contract states the terms of tenancy and the responsibilities of the tenant and lessor. The prospective tenant will usually complete a rental application that allows the landlord to ascertain their employment status and background information. Once the contract is signed by both lessor and lessee, it becomes legally binding.
Commercial Rental Lease Agreement – A complex agreement used by a landlord to lease a space to tenants for business use. The specific use varies based on the needs of the tenant and the type of property.
Monthly Rental lease Agreement (§ 78B-6-802) – This is a relatively straightforward document that allows the lease to be terminated by the lessor or lessee without cause. The only stipulation is that there needs to be at least fifteen days' notice of termination.
Rent-to-Own Rental Agreement– A typical residential contract with a provision that allows the lessee to purchase the dwelling at a future date as long as certain terms or conditions are met.
Roommate Lease Agreement – For roommates in a single housing situation to establish terms for the common areas and the responsibility of each individual toward utilities and maintenance.
Standard Residential Rental Contract– A common residential rental agreement that has a fixed lease term. It’s widely used in the state and protects the tenant more than other types of agreements. Because of this, it’s important for the landlord to properly vet potential tenants before renting their property to them.
Sublease Agreement – A decision by a lessee with a valid residential contract with a landlord to re-rent their dwelling to a new tenant (subtenant). It comes in two options: a commercial sublease and a residential sublease. This rental may require the approval of the property owner.
Lead-Based Paint Information – The landlord of properties constructed prior to1978, per law, is required to notify the occupants of the presence of this substance in the dwelling.
Move-in Checklist (§ 57-22-4(3)) – Before the approval of a leasing agreement, the landlord must furnish the lessee with a document that outlines the current state of the property. And then the lessee shall have some time to perform their checks of the dwelling and revert to the lessor. Additionally, a lessee may request a tour of the premises to go verify the state of the property.
The lessor is required to provide the lessee with a minimum of twenty-four hours notice prior to accessing the occupant’s dwelling according to § 57-22-4(2).
Maximum – No limit to the amount that can be collected as a security deposit. With that being said, landlords usually limit it to two months' rent or less.
Returning (§ 57-17-3(2)) – A lessor is required to give back to the occupant the deposit within thirty days from the date of tenancy expiration.