UT HB0516

Renters may take commercially reasonable steps to hire a licensed and insured contractor to correct deficient conditions and deduct the cost from future rent, up to two months' rent, if the landlord fails to act within the corrective period (3 days for habitability issues, 10 days for lease violations)

Tenants are guilty of unlawful detainer if an animal under their charge, care, custody, or control attacks a person, domestic animal, or protected wildlife, even if the control is temporary or a guest has possession of the animal

Tenants are guilty of unlawful detainer if they violate a lease provision that the lease specifically designates as an "incurable violation" and remain on premises after receiving a 3-day notice to quit

For dangerous conditions posing substantial risk of imminent loss of life or significant physical harm, landlords must begin remedial action within 24 hours of notification and diligently pursue completion

Effective date is May 6, 2026