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Breaking a lease in Utah
The mitigation question
Good news
Your landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent — you owe the gap, not the whole remainder. Yes, common law — Reid v. Mutual of Omaha Ins. Co., 776 P.2d 896 (Utah 1989); no express statute.
Your protected exits
- Military. SCRA baseline (50 U.S.C. § 3955); no Utah state extension verified. Guide →
- Domestic violence. Written notice with vacate date + court protective order OR police report documenting the victim was not the predominant aggressor (§ 77-36-2.2(3)) + termination fee paid (on the notice date or vacate date, whichever is… UCA § 57-22-5.1(4) Guide →
- Uninhabitable conditions. Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): § 57-22-6 (repair-and-deduct, rent abatement); constructive-eviction doctrine exists but no fixed statutory termination procedure verified —
- Landlord lock-change/rekey on request at tenant expense (§ 57-22-5.1(3))
Notice periods
| Situation | Rule |
|---|
| Dv | written notice + vacate within 15 days + termination fee |
| Habitability | Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): |
| Military | SCRA baseline |
Early-termination fees
Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney):
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Not legal advice. This page is general information about landlord-tenant law, not advice about your situation. Laws change and procedures vary by county. For advice about your lease, consult a licensed attorney in your state — many legal aid offices help renters free.