Utah Notice to Cure or Quit (3-Day)
Create a free Utah notice to cure or quit. Utah requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Utah requirement
Utah requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Three CALENDAR days to perform/comply or vacate for a curable breach. The general curable-covenant ground is now Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(j) (renumbered from old (1)(h) by H.B. 516, eff. 5/6/2026): notice to perform the condition or surrender that 'remains uncomplied with for three calendar days after service.' Subsection (2) lets the tenant cure and save the lease unless the violation is one of the non-curable (1)(d)-(i) grounds. The official Utah Courts form is the 'Three Day Notice to Comply with Lease or Vacate.' Note: cure notice is CALENDAR days while the nonpayment notice is BUSINESS days.
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⚠ Utah requires a 3-day notice for a notice to cure or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. Three CALENDAR days to perform/comply or vacate for a curable breach. The general curable-covenant ground is now Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(j) (renumbered from old (1)(h) by H.B. 516, eff. 5/6/2026): notice to perform the condition or surrender that 'remains uncomplied with for three calendar days after service.' Subsection (2) lets the tenant cure and save the lease unless the violation is one of the non-curable (1)(d)-(i) grounds. The official Utah Courts form is the 'Three Day Notice to Comply with Lease or Vacate.' Note: cure notice is CALENDAR days while the nonpayment notice is BUSINESS days.
Notice to Cure or Quit (Utah)
NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within 3 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802 (Unlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than life), as amended by H.B. 516, 2026 Gen. Sess. (eff. May 6, 2026); see also §§ 78B-6-801 (definitions), 78B-6-805 (service of notice), 78B-6-811 (treble damages), Part 8 (Forcible Entry and Detainer).
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: Service is governed by Utah Code 78B-6-805: (1) personal delivery to the tenant; or (2) if the tenant is absent from the rental, leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the residence or place of business AND mailing a copy to the tenant at the rental; or (3) if no such person can be found, posting (affixing) a copy in a conspicuous place on the property AND mailing a copy to the tenant. Posting alone without mailing is insufficient.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
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_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Utah and local rules first.
Utah Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
Utah requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Three CALENDAR days to perform/comply or vacate for a curable breach. The general curable-covenant ground is now Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(j) (renumbered from old (1)(h) by H.B. 516, eff. 5/6/2026): notice to perform the condition or surrender that 'remains uncomplied with for three calendar days after service.' Subsection (2) lets the tenant cure and save the lease unless the violation is one of the non-curable (1)(d)-(i) grounds. The official Utah Courts form is the 'Three Day Notice to Comply with Lease or Vacate.' Note: cure notice is CALENDAR days while the nonpayment notice is BUSINESS days. The notice is served under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-802 (Unlawful detainer by tenant for a term less than life), as amended by H.B. 516, 2026 Gen. Sess. (eff. May 6, 2026); see also §§ 78B-6-801 (definitions), 78B-6-805 (service of notice), 78B-6-811 (treble damages), Part 8 (Forcible Entry and Detainer).
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in Utah
Service is governed by Utah Code 78B-6-805: (1) personal delivery to the tenant; or (2) if the tenant is absent from the rental, leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the residence or place of business AND mailing a copy to the tenant at the rental; or (3) if no such person can be found, posting (affixing) a copy in a conspicuous place on the property AND mailing a copy to the tenant. Posting alone without mailing is insufficient. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Utah notice to cure or quit?
Utah requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Three CALENDAR days to perform/comply or vacate for a curable breach. The general curable-covenant ground is now Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(j) (renumbered from old (1)(h) by H.B. 516, eff. 5/6/2026): notice to perform the condition or surrender that 'remains uncomplied with for three calendar days after service.' Subsection (2) lets the tenant cure and save the lease unless the violation is one of the non-curable (1)(d)-(i) grounds. The official Utah Courts form is the 'Three Day Notice to Comply with Lease or Vacate.' Note: cure notice is CALENDAR days while the nonpayment notice is BUSINESS days.
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Utah court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Utah allows.
Disclaimer
This Utah notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Utah and local requirements before serving.
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