Utah Code § 57-17 § 57-17-4
Holder of owner's or designated agent's interest bound by provisions.
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Holder of owner's or designated agent's interest bound by provisions. The holder of the owner's or designated agent's interest in the premises at the time of termination of the tenancy shall be bound by the provisions of this act.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17-4 establishes that whoever holds the owner's or designated agent's interest in a rental property at the moment a tenancy ends is responsible for complying with the obligations set out in the act — regardless of whether that person was the original landlord who entered into the lease. This means that if ownership or management authority changes hands during a tenancy, the party holding that interest at termination cannot escape the act's requirements simply because someone else started the rental relationship. The rule ensures continuity of tenant protections through ownership or agency transitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 57-17-4, property owners and managers who acquire an ownership or designated-agent interest in a rental property need to be aware that they inherit the obligations of the act as of the date the tenancy terminates. Compliant operators typically conduct due diligence before acquiring a property to understand any existing tenancies and the corresponding duties — such as security deposit handling — that will fall to them at termination. Documenting the transfer of any tenant deposits or related records at the time of acquisition is a common practice to support compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17-4 means that a change in ownership or management of your rental property does not eliminate the obligations owed to you under the act at the end of your tenancy. If a new owner or agent takes over and then fails to meet those obligations upon termination — such as properly handling a security deposit — that new holder of the interest is the party responsible, not necessarily the original landlord. Tenants who believe these obligations have not been met may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the act's other provisions to understand available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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