Legal guidance, legislative updates, and best practices for Utah landlords, property managers, and real estate investors. From eviction notices to lease enforcement, this category covers practical issues affecting rental property ownership in Utah.
Lot reservation agreements are becoming more common in Utah’s new construction developments, but many buyers don’t realize the risks involved. Here’s what buyers and agents should understand before signing one.
Boundary issues are one of the most common—and most expensive—property disputes in Utah. Whether it’s a misplaced fence, an encroaching shed, or conflicting surveys, homeowners often don’t realize the problem until they’re ready to sell or refinance. Understanding the basics can prevent years of conflict and costly litigation.
Utah real estate agents handle offers and counteroffers every day, yet many misunderstand what happens when an offer has technically expired. Under Utah law, a counteroffer made after an offer has lapsed doesn’t kill the deal—it actually revives the original offer and creates a new acceptance timeline. Here’s what that means in practice, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Utah’s new HOA Ombudsman Office and mandatory 2025 registry requirements are reshaping how homeowners associations operate. These changes affect buyers, sellers, agents, board members, and managers. Here’s what the new law does—and what Utah real estate professionals and homeowners need to prepare for.
Utah’s housing boom has created opportunities—and new risks. In 2025, state regulators formed the Residential Construction Fraud Task Force to crack down on builders, contractors, and even real estate professionals involved in deceptive practices. Here’s what the task force is doing and how to stay on the right side of the law.
Starting in late 2025, real estate professionals across Utah will face new federal reporting requirements under FinCEN’s updated anti–money laundering rule. This law targets “all-cash” real estate transactions to identify shell companies and illicit funds. Here’s what Utah agents, brokers, and investors need to understand before the rule takes effect.
Utah real estate agents wear many hats—negotiator, marketer, counselor—but “lawyer” isn’t one of them. The line between providing real estate services and practicing law can blur quickly, and crossing it can lead to discipline, fines, and even criminal penalties. Here’s how to stay compliant and protect your license.
Utah’s real estate market sees its share of sudden cancellations—but not all of them are legitimate. Some buyers and sellers misuse the REPC to back out of deals for reasons that don’t hold up under the law. When that happens, agents can end up accused of fraud or misrepresentation right alongside their clients.
Dual agency—called “limited agency” in Utah—lets one agent represent both buyer and seller. While legal, it creates significant risks. If agents mishandle disclosures or conflicts of interest, they face lawsuits, commission disputes, and license discipline. Here’s what you need to know.
In Utah real estate, the timing of a REPC cancellation can make or break a buyer’s right to recover earnest money. Agents who don’t understand the deadlines risk costly disputes and commission headaches. Here’s how to protect yourself and your clients.