In Utah, a landlord’s right to access is governed by the Utah Fit Premises Act (Utah Code § 57-22-4). Generally, a landlord cannot enter your unit without providing notice, unless the lease specifies otherwise.
Notice Requirements
For non-emergencies (repairs, inspections, or showing the unit), the landlord must:
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Provide at least 24 hours’ notice before entering.
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Lease Exception: This 24-hour rule applies unless the lease agreement states a different notice period.
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Enter only at reasonable times.
When Permission is NOT Required
A landlord may enter without a tenant’s immediate consent or advance notice only in these cases:
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Emergencies: To address immediate threats to life or property (e.g., fire, flooding, or gas leaks).
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Abandonment: If the landlord has a reasonable belief that the tenant has abandoned the property.
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Lease Terms: If your specific lease explicitly waives the notice requirement for certain situations (though “quiet enjoyment” still protects you from harassment).
The information for this answer was found on our Utah Landlord Tenant Rights answers.