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Renters: the right to new locks after a crime
Utah Code 57-22-5.1 lets a renter who is a crime victim require the owner to install a new lock on the rental unit if the renter provides acceptable documentation and pays for the cost of installing the new lock. (source: Utah State Legislature)
The law defines a crime victim as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, a sexual offense under Title 76 Chapter 5 Part 4, burglary or aggravated burglary, or dating violence, with some listed exceptions. Acceptable documentation is a cohabitant abuse protective order issued after a hearing, or a copy of a police report documenting the act. (source: Utah State Legislature)
The owner may rekey the lock if it works, or replace the whole lock with one of equal or greater quality. The owner may keep a key, but must refuse to give a copy of the key to the perpetrator, notwithstanding any rental agreement. (source: Utah State Legislature)
This page summarizes the version of the law effective May 7, 2025. A new version takes effect January 1, 2027. This is not legal advice.
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- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 57-22-5.1, Crime victim's right to new locks (version effective May 7, 2025) (checked October 30, 2026)
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