UTA LEG Residential Property Protection

Updated on: Mar 29, 2025

Latest Event


  • Mar. 25, 2025 UTA LEG Governor Approval
  • On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG governor approved bill SB 55 on unauthorized property use

On Feb. 19, UTA LEG passed bill re unauthorized used of property.

  • UTA LEG passed SB 55 to address consequences of unauthorized use of real property.
  • Bill provided a limited alternative remedy to remove a trespasser from real property.
  • Also established a criminal penalty for the fraudulent sale or rental of real property.
  • Amended UTA LEG 76-6-2-206, adds UTA LEG 76-6-106.2, and UTA LEG 76-6-525.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Authorized property owners/their agents to request assistance from law enforcement for the immediate removal of a trespasser from real property under certain conditions.
  • Imposed criminal penalties for unlawfully possessing of, occupying on, or trespassing on real property intentionally and causing damage to property in excess of $1,500.
  • Added criminal penalties for any person who knowingly and willfully presents false documentation claiming to be a valid lease agreement, deed, or document of rights.
  • Criminal penalties for fraudulently listing or advertising for sale, renting, or leasing.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 21, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 3, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 4, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 19, 2025, bill was passed in House.
  • Effectiveness
  • If approved, bill will take effect on May 7, 2025.
  • Mar. 25, 2025 UTA LEG Governor Approval
  • On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG governor approved bill SB 55 on unauthorized property use
Regulators
UTA LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Act, 3/25/2025; Bill SB0055S02, 2/19/2025; Citation: *UTA LEG* 76-6-2-206, 76-6;
Functions
Advertising; Compliance; Fraud; Legal
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Feb 19, 2025
Effective Date
May 7, 2025
Rule ID
244209
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Mar 25, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer