The law is at the bottom of this page. Utah Code, Title 57, Chapter 17.
I have filed a lawsuit against a previous landlord for not providing me with a detailed list of costs incurred in "repairing" an apartment we moved out of in June. I have a witness that will testify to the fact that the landlord told me he didn't have time to deal with putting together a list. Does this constitute "bad faith?"
Also, the landlord intends to submit evidence in the form of estimates rather than actual receipts to show costs incurred. First of all, is an estimate valid evidence, or does he need to provide actual proof of payment? If he was in violation of this law in the first place, does he even have the right to file a counter affidavit claming damages?
Failure to give renter required notice -- Recovery of deposit, penalty and costs.
If the owner of a residential unit or his agent in bad faith fails within 30 days after termination of the tenancy or within 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later, to provide the renter the notice required in Section 57-17-3, the renter may recover the full deposit, a civil penalty of $100, and court costs. Receipt of new address must occur within 30 days of termination of tenancy. Title 57, Chap. 17, §57-17-5.
I have filed a lawsuit against a previous landlord for not providing me with a detailed list of costs incurred in "repairing" an apartment we moved out of in June. I have a witness that will testify to the fact that the landlord told me he didn't have time to deal with putting together a list. Does this constitute "bad faith?"
Also, the landlord intends to submit evidence in the form of estimates rather than actual receipts to show costs incurred. First of all, is an estimate valid evidence, or does he need to provide actual proof of payment? If he was in violation of this law in the first place, does he even have the right to file a counter affidavit claming damages?
Failure to give renter required notice -- Recovery of deposit, penalty and costs.
If the owner of a residential unit or his agent in bad faith fails within 30 days after termination of the tenancy or within 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later, to provide the renter the notice required in Section 57-17-3, the renter may recover the full deposit, a civil penalty of $100, and court costs. Receipt of new address must occur within 30 days of termination of tenancy. Title 57, Chap. 17, §57-17-5.
