Utah Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Utah?
Under Utah Code § 78B-6-814, an owner may not willfully exclude a tenant except by judicial process. The exception is removing contents and retaking an abandoned unit under § 78B-6-816.
Verified Source: Utah Code § 78B-6-814 · last checked 2026-10-15
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