Evictions
Eviction Basics
Are you being evicted? Did your landlord say you must leave? If so, there are things you should know. Landlords are not above the law. In order to evict someone, they must follow the law.
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Eviction Part 1: Occupancy
How do I know if the landlord filed an eviction case against me?
If your landlord filed an eviction case against you, you will be served with a Summons and Complaint. The Summons will state the...
Eviction, what can happen to me?
How does an eviction affect me after I move?
Once an eviction action is filed, it is a permanent public record. This record cannot be expunged. Landlords often do background checks when someone...
Expunging ("Sealing") an Eviction
Utah Code §78B-6-851 et seq. goes into effect on July 1, 2022.
Q: How can I expunge, or in other words, erase an eviction from my records?
A: You erase an eviction by expunging it (also...
Getting an Eviction Notice
How is an eviction case started?
Before a landlord can start an eviction case in court, the landlord must first give you a written notice. Even though this notice may state it is a notice of...
No Cause Eviction
A tenant and a landlord can end a tenancy for no reason at the end of a lease or when the tenant is living in the property on a month to month basis. This can be done if the landlord or the tenant...
Stopping an Eviction Order (Order of Restitution)
What is an Order of Restitution?
“Order of Eviction” would mean the same. This is the court order telling the tenant how much time the tenant has before the tenant can be physically...