Hi friends! Welcome to Two-Minute Tenant where we talk about eviction laws and tenant rights in Utah. I’m Denise George, a Utah Licensed Paralegal Practitioner and I help tenants understand landlord-tenant law in Utah. Please remember the law can be complicated, small details might make a big difference in your legal matter, and it’s always wisest to have someone licensed to practice landlord-tenant law in Utah review the details of your particular case to advise you. This show is not intended as legal advice and should not replace receiving advice from a qualified legal professional. For a list of free or low-cost legal resources in your county, check the show notes.
"I received a Notice to Comply or Vacate, what does it mean?"
A Notice to Comply or Vacate is a notice the landlord uses to advise you that the eviction process has been started – but you have 3 calendar days to stop it. The Notice to Comply or Vacate is a legal document. Read the notice carefully – the notice should tell you what section of the lease agreement the landlord believes is out of compliance. If you do not agree that you are out of compliance with the lease agreement, consult a legal professional to review the notice and your signed lease agreement.
If you do agree that you are out of compliance with the lease agreement, you only have 3 calendar days to fix the situation in order to stop the eviction. If you comply within the 3 calendar days, that stops the eviction process.
If your landlord files a lawsuit to evict you anyway, you need to prove to the court that you complied with the lease violations listed in the notice – so plan to protect yourself with evidence you can present in court. A Notice to Comply or Vacate can be vague. To protect yourself legally, I recommend consulting with a legal professional who can review the details of your case.
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