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All the articles with the tag "utah".
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Utah Small Claims Court: $11,000 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:Utah small claims court limit is $11,000. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Small Claims Court (Justice Court).
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Tenant Rights in Utah: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:Utah has minimal tenant protections: no security deposit cap, a 3-day pay-or-quit notice, a 15-day month-to-month termination period (the shortest in the West), and no damage multiplier for wrongful deposit withholding. State law explicitly preempts local rent control.
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Utah Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:Utah's $7.25 minimum wage and Payment of Wages Act allow recovery of wages plus attorney fees; workers can demand final pay within 24 hours of separation if requested in writing.
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Utah Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Utah? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
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Utah Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and Utah law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in Utah.
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Utah Landlord Retaliation Laws: Tenant Protections and How to Fight Back (2026)
Utah law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. Learn the presumption period, protected activities, and how to take action.
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Utah Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
Utah landlords must give 3 days notice before eviction. Learn the required notice periods by reason under Utah Code § 78B-6-802.
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Utah Security Deposit Laws: 30-Day Return and Up to $100 Penalty
Utah landlords must return deposits within 30 days and provide itemized statements. Learn deduction rules and penalties under Utah Code Ann. § 57-17-1.