Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Utah content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Utah rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Utah properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Utah in under a minute, no account needed.
Utah landlords commonly track 4 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file the Utah annual renewal for the ownership entity, pay Utah property tax by November 30, and renew the rental business license if the city requires one.
An LLC or corporation that holds the property, including an out-of-state entity registered in Utah, must file an $18 annual renewal with the Utah Division of Corporations by the last day of its anniversary month (the month it was formed or registered in Utah), and a late renewal can add a $10 fee while one more than 60 days late can lead to administrative dissolution or, for an out-of-state entity, termination of its Utah registration.
Utah real property tax is due to the county treasurer on November 30 (the next business day when that date falls on a weekend or holiday), and a late payment draws a penalty of the greater of 1% or $10 per parcel, rising to the greater of 2.5% or $10 plus interest if the bill is still unpaid after January 31.
Several Utah cities, including Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Ogden, require a business or rental license for every residential rental, so where your city does, renewing it on time keeps the rental lawful, and the city's Good Landlord program can cut the per-unit fee (by up to 95% in Salt Lake City).
Utah law (Utah Code 57-17-3) requires mailing or delivering to the tenant's last known address, or sending electronically by a means the tenant provided, the deposit balance, any prepaid rent balance, and a written notice itemizing and explaining each deduction within 30 days after the tenant vacates and returns possession, and a landlord who has still not complied five business days after the tenant serves a formal demand notice owes the full deposit and any prepaid rent plus a $100 penalty.
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Landlords in Utah plan upkeep around a cold climate: this guide lists 8 seasonal maintenance items for Utah in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, spring thaw inspection: roof and foundation, and create defensible space and clear roof and gutter debris before fire season.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Freeze-thaw cycles crack roofs and foundations; a spring inspection catches winter damage early.
Before Utah's statewide fire season begins June 1, clearing dry leaves and debris from the roof and gutters and moving mulch, firewood, and other flammable material out of the first five feet around the walls removes the fuel that windblown embers ignite.
Cleaning the cooler pads and water pan, checking the fan belt, and confirming the swamp cooler or air conditioner runs properly in early May avoids a no-cooling emergency when the first 90-degree days arrive along the Wasatch Front in June.
A pre-season furnace inspection prevents mid-winter heating failures and carbon monoxide risk.
If the home has an evaporative (swamp) cooler, shutting off and draining its water line and pan, covering the cooler, and closing the ceiling vent before the first freezes, which average mid to late October along the Wasatch Front, keeps trapped water from freezing in the line and stops heat escaping through the cooler duct all winter.
Shutting off and draining or blowing out the sprinkler system and draining outdoor hoses and hose bibs by October 1, or by early to mid-September in colder valleys such as Heber, Kamas, Park City, Morgan, and the Cache Valley floor, keeps trapped water from freezing and cracking pipes and sprinkler parts before the first freezes, which on average arrive in early to late October along the Wasatch Front.
Clearing gutters after leaf drop prevents ice dams and roofline water damage in winter.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 4 state and local compliance obligations that Utah landlords commonly track. Among them: file the Utah annual renewal for the ownership entity, pay Utah property tax by November 30, and renew the rental business license if the city requires one. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Utah guide lists 8 seasonal maintenance items timed to a cold climate, in calendar order. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, spring thaw inspection: roof and foundation, and create defensible space and clear roof and gutter debris before fire season. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Utah guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Utah guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
The same reviewed calendar, for other states.
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The free preview takes your state and property facts and shows the schedule Landautomate would run for you, no account needed. Every new account starts with a 30-day free Pro trial, no card required.