Landlord and Tenant Lawyers in Tooele

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Tenant Law in Utah

In Tooele, Utah, relationships between tenants and landlords can occasionally become strained.

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

Landlord's Rights in Tooele, UT

The most basic right that landlords have is the right to be paid the agreed-upon rent by their tenant. Obviously, renting apartments is how landlords make a living, so they are entitled to collect the rent that the tenant agreed to pay.

Landlords also have a right to be free from damage to the rented unit. Tenants are expected not to damage their dwellings, intentionally or negligently. Landlords can deduct the cost of repairs from the tenant's security deposit. In general, tenants are not responsible for damage resulting from ordinary wear and tear.

Tenant's Rights in Tooele, UT

At the most basic level, tenants have a basic right to what they're paying for: a habitable living environment. Consequently, landlords in Tooele, Utah must ensure that the units they rent to tenants meet some basic standards for human habitation. These requirements vary from state to state, but are often fairly easy to meet. There are no legal criteria that rented units be pretty, particularly spacious, or luxurious. They simply have to be fit for human beings to live in them. To be considered "habitable," rented units must have water, electricity, some form of heating (if the local climate necessitates it), and adequate protection from the elements (proper insulation, no roof leaks, windows that close, etc.).

Moreover, tenants are entitled to common areas which are reasonably safe and clean, and free of physical obstacles. Areas such as lobbies, hallways, stairwells, and fire escapes must comply with the building codes of Tooele, Utah. Moreover, any other unreasonable safety hazard, even if it doesn't violate a specific provision of a building code, can create liability for the landlord if it injures a tenant.

Under federal and Utah law, tenants are also entitled to protection against discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, marital status, or gender. Such discrimination can lead to grave civil penalties against the landlord. Landlords additionally cannot discriminate against tenants based on physical disability, and have to make reasonable accommodations for physically disabled tenants. For instance, they have to allow disabled tenants to make minor physical alterations to the unit (at the tenant's expense) to make it more accessible. Now, they don't need to allow the tenants to have the building remodeled. We're just talking about things like installing handrails in the bathroom, and similar things. The landlord can, however, require tenants to restore the apartment to its original condition, at the tenant's expense, once the tenant leaves.

Lastly, the laws of most states safeguard tenants from unfair eviction. In general, as long as a tenant is paying rent on time, and is not damaging the unit, they cannot be evicted before the term of the lease expires, unless there is a very good reason to do so (such as excessive noise caused by the tenant, or illegal activities in the apartment).

Can a Tooele, Utah Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Help?

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, chances are that you want to prevent conflict. But if you do end up in a seemingly irresolvable conflict with the other party, a Tooele, Utah attorney can help you protect your rights.

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Life in Tooele

Tooele is located in Tooele County, Utah, and has a population of about 30,000 people. It was settled as early as 1851 and is the location of several high-profile private and government facilities.

Tooele goes by the nickname of "Utah's Brightest Star". It is known for being a place where many artists and talented persons can showcase their skills and crafts. In particular, artists flock to Tooele every June to attend the Tooele Arts Festival. This is a three-day event featuring displays in painting, ceramics, sculpting, jewelry making, and other arts and crafts. The Tooele County Fair is also a popular event for the arts and recreation.

Sports also contribute to Tooele's economy and development. The Miller Motorsports Park is located in the city and is considered the finest Motorsports facility of its kind in North America. The facility hosts several important racing tours such as the NASCAR Grand National West Series, the American Le Mans Series, and several Superbike events.

Tooele lawyers are equally as bright as the community they serve. Lawyers in Tooele, Utah assist their clients in legal matters that require expert advice and knowledge. Most cases arising in Tooele are filed at the Tooele County Justice Court.

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