UT SB0076

Property owners may offer renters the option to have their rent payments reported to nationwide consumer reporting agencies, with reporting available starting May 6, 2026

Owners may charge a fee for rent reporting services, but the fee cannot exceed the actual cost of reporting

Renters can enroll or unenroll from rent reporting at any time during their lease, but must wait at least 6 months to reenroll after opting out or failing to pay the reporting fee

Failure to pay the reporting fee cannot be treated as a lease violation or grounds for eviction, and owners cannot impose additional penalties for non-payment

Applies only to entities owning one or more rental units or individuals owning 16 or more rental units; effective January 1, 2027