Landlord and Tenant Lawyers in Ogden

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Tenant Law in Utah

In Ogden, Utah, relationships between tenants and landlords can sometimes become strained.

Both parties to a landlord/tenant relationship are governed by an extensive body of laws and regulations, defining their legal rights and obligations.

Landlord's Rights in Ogden, UT

The most important and most obvious right that a landlord has is the right to timely payment of rent from the tenant. This, of course, means that the tenant has a duty to pay rent.

Landlords also have a right to be compensated for damage to the building that a tenant causes, either intentionally or negligently. Any damage caused by a tenant, besides reasonable wear and tear, can be billed, and the landlord can deduct from the tenant's security deposit to pay for repairs.

Tenant's Rights in Ogden, UT

Much like landlords have a right to get paid for the service they provide, tenants have a right to get what they pay for: a suitable place to live. In Ogden, Utah, all residential rental agreements carry an "implied warranty of habitability." This means that a landlord implicitly guarantees that any residence he or she rents will be fit for human habitation. In general, an unit will be automatically deemed uninhabitable if it lacks running water, electricity, heat, and adequate protection from the elements. There are many more factors that can be considered, as well, but those are some of the basics.

Furthermore, tenants are entitled to common areas that are reasonable safe and sanitary. The common areas of an apartment building would include lobbies, laundry rooms, stairwells, hallways, and fire escapes (basically, any part of the building which all of the tenants can access). In Ogden, Utah, these areas must be kept reasonably clean and safe.

Under the laws of Utah, and the United States, discrimination in housing on the basis of race, religion, or gender is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, landlords must not discriminate against renters on the basis of any physical disability. They also have to allow the renter to make reasonable modifications to their apartment, to make it more accessible. Generally, landlords are only required to allow relatively minor and reversible modifications, and tenants cannot compel them to remodel the building, for example. Also, once the tenant leaves, the landlord can bill the tenant for the costs of restoring the apartment to its original condition.

Finally, tenants in most states have a right to be free from unfair eviction. Generally, lease agreements last for a set period of time, and both parties are bound by that contract. Landlords cannot arbitrarily evict clients while the lease is still in effect.

Can a Ogden, Utah Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Help?

Landlords and tenants almost always prefer to avoid conflict. In a perfect world, tenants would pay rent on time, and landlords would always provide the services that they're being paid for. As we know, the world isn't perfect. When circumstances demonstrate the world's imperfection, an Ogden, Utah real estate attorney can help, whether you're a landlord or a tenant.

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Life in Ogden

Ogden is located in Weber County, Utah. It has a population of 82,825 people per the 2010 census. It is one of Utah's most important cities and in 2010, Forbes Magazine voted Ogden the sixth best place for families to settle in.

Ogden is known for its beautiful history and historic attractions. Such attractions include Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel, DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts, Historic 25th Street, Eccles Avenue Historic District, Jefferson Avenue Historic District, the Junction, Peery's Egyptial Theater, Union Station, Snowbasic and Treehouse Children's Museum. As is obvious, Ogden is a great place for families to visit; there is something for everyone!

The legal force is also present in Ogden via various small firms and law offices run by competent attorneys practicing in any and every legal area of practice. Therefore, Ogden residents do not have to travel far to take care of their legal needs.

Some famous people who have called Ogden home include Hal Ashby, Val A. Browning, Wataru Misaka, Gedde Watanabe, Tanoka Beard, Byron Scott, Colby Bockwoldt, and Brent Scowcroft.

Overall, Ogden is a wonderful place for people to visit and families to call home!

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