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Click Here for February 2024 - Topics include:

  • Enforcing Leases, Fees, & Violations.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant requested an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) but the letter from their doctor is in Portuguese.... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for December 2023 - Topics include:

  • Be a Better Landlord - L.I.S.T.E.N.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant insists on having TWP emotional support animals, but their doctor is only able to verify that ONE animal is needed. What should I do?.... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for November 2023 - Topics include:

  • Be Grateful for Utah
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant requested a live-in aide caregiver to assist them with a disability.... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for August 2023 - Topics include:

  • What Should Your Lease Include?
  • Dear Attorney - Our tenant didn't qualify for the unit on their own, so we have a co-signer that doesn't live in the unit.... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for July 2023 - Topics include:

  • Proving Reasonable Wear and Tear
  • Dear Attorney - The constable just changed the locks to complete our eviction, but the tenant left a lot of personal items behind.... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for June 2023 - Topics include:

  • Handling Habitability and Deficient Conditions
  • Dear Attorney - Last month I served my tenant with a pay or quit notice and they didn't pay. We're now into a new month... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for March 2023 - Topics include:

  • Avoiding "He Said, She Said"
  • Dear Attorney - I plan to sell my rental property with 6 months left on the lease... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for February 2023 - Topics include:

  • Five Golden Rules of Security Deposits
  • Dear Attorney - The COVID-19pandemic created some unusual situations... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for December 2022 - Topics include:

  • Tips for a Strong and Speedy Eviction 
  • Dear Attorney - I need to evict my tenants, but they filed for bankruptcy... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for November 2022 - Topics include:

  • Crime Victim's Rights 
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants are getting divorced... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs

Click Here for September 2022 - Topics include:

  • Collecting on a Utah Judgment 
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is causing problems and isn't paying rent... 
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles

Click Here for August 2022 - Topics include:

  • Fair Housing Complaint Process 
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants filed for bankruptcy while I'm trying to collect. 
  • Quick Tips: Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Slow down!

Click Here for July 2022 - Topics include:

  • Meth - Is Breaking Bad Happening in your Property? 
  • Dear Attorney - One of my tenants requested an emotional support animal.. 
  • Quick Tips: Security Deposits.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - The Serial Evictee.

Click Here for June 2022 - Topics include:

  • Are you Exempt from Fair Housing Laws? 
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is in jail and his brother (who isn't on the lease) is requesting acess... 
  • Quick Tips: Security Deposits.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Sovereign Citizens.

Click Here for May 2022 - Topics include:

  • Legislative Update - New Laws for 2022
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant texted me that they were moving out so I found a new tenant... 
  • Quick Tips: Organization of your eviction case.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - David, Goliath & the Law.

Click Here for April 2022 - Topics include:

  • What is Reasonable Wear and Tear?
  • Dear Attorney - One of my tenants requested an emotional support animal but I’m not sure what I can ask? 
  • Know Your Notice - Nuisance.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Just Jake.
  • UAA Trade Show

Click Here for March 2022 - Topics include:

  • COVID Rent Assistance FAQs
  • Dear Attorney - I have to go to an eviction hearing for my case, what should I expect? 
  • Dos & Don't of Security Deposit.
  • Landlord Laughs.
  • UAA Trade Show

Click Here for December 2021 - Topics include:

  • Are the COVID Eviction Restrictions Over?
  • Dear Attorney - I've heard there is COVID rent assistance available...
  • Quick Tips on Record Keeping & Evidence.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for November 2021 - Topics include:

  • Selling Your Rental Property.
  • Dear Attorney - I've heard that some landlords are exempt from fair housing laws, how do I know if I qualify for an exemptions?
  • Quick Tips on Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Showering and a Sandwich...

Click Here for October 2021 - Topics include:

  • Why Utah Won't See a Tsunami of Evictions.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant are behind on their rent and they're trying to use the security deposit towards the rent...
  • Quick Tips on Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Tenants threats legal action...

Click Here for September 2021 - Topics include:

  • U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant has an assistance animal and wants to use the balcony as a bathroom for the dog.
  • Quick Tips on Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - In My Country...

Click Here for August 2021 - Topics include:

  • CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended AGAIN - Why It Doesn't Matter.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants are getting a divorce and they've given me their Divorce Decree...
  • Quick Tips on Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Unique wording on leases.

Click Here for July 2021 - Topics include:

  • A Tsunami of Evictions.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant has an assistance animal and wants to use the balcony as a bathroom?
  • Know Your Notice - Nuisance.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Is That Legal?

Click Here for June 2021 - Topics include:

  • How Strong is Your Lease Agreement.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant has a medical marijuana card but neighbors are complaining about smell?
  • Know Your Notice - Nuisance.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Know When to Fold 'Em.

Click Here for May 2021 - Topics include:

  • New Pay or Quit Notice Released for Immediate Use.
  • Dear Attorney - I've heard that the CDC has banned all evictions. Are the courts handling eviction cases?
  • Know Your Notice - Assigning & Subletting.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Shhhhh! The Judge Wants You to Stop Talking.

Click Here for April 2021 - Topics include:

  • Utah has $25 BILLION for COVID Rent Assistance.
  • Dear Attorney - How much can you charge to serve eviction notices?
  • Know Your Notice - Declaration of Abandonment.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - It's a Fake!

Click Here for March 2021 - Topics include:

  • Texas Federal Judge Rules CDC Eviction Moratorium Unconstitutional.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant gave me paperwork for an emotional support animal...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

 

View Past Issues and Topics

2020

Click Here for June 2020 - Topics include:

  • What to Expect During an Eviction.
  • Dear Attorney - I just received a notice of deficient conditions...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for May 2020 - Topics include:

  • Federal CARES Act & Evictions.
  • Dear Attorney - Are there any new laws for 2020...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles – Caught in a Lie.

Click Here for April 2020 - Topics include:

  • Five Ways COVID-19 is Impacting Evictions.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant isn't paying rent...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs - Beware of Dog.

Click Here for March 2020 - Topics include:

  • Handling Fair Housing Complaints.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant texted me that they’re moving out...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for February 2020 - Topics include:

  • Assistance Animals – The Latest from HUD.
  • Dear Attorney - Verbal request for assistance animal...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for January 2020 - Topics include:

  • HUD Requests Investigation of ESA Websites.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant has an ESA that...
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

2019

Click Here for December 2019 - Topics include:

  • Utah Fit Premises Act & Domestic Violence.
  • Dear Attorney - What should I consider..
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for November 2019 - Topics include:

  • The Five C's for Beginning a Lease.
  • Dear Attorney - Which is better?.
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs - Bar Complaints.

Click Here for October 2019 - Topics include:

  • Pets & Emotional Support Animals.
  • Dear Attorney - I have an Eviciton Order, How do I handle the lockout?.
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for September 2019 - Topics include:

  • Sprinting Evictions and Marathon Collections.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is asking me to change the locks due to domestic violence.
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for August 2019 - Topics include:

  • Building a Strong Nuisance Eviction.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant filed a discrimination complaint.
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for July 2019 - Topics include:

  • Settling Cases with Keys for Cash.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is violating their lease.
  • Know Your Notice.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for June 2019 - Topics include:

  • Keys of a Strong Lease Agreement.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is causing a lot of problems.
  • Quick Tips to Ask When Hiring an Attorney.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for May 2019 - Topics include:

  • 2019 Legislative Updates - Animals & Taxes
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is behind on rent and causing other problems.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Maintenance & Repairs.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for April 2019 - Topics include:

  • UAA Trade Show?
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant passed away and the family wants access to the property.
  • Quick Tips of Security Deposits.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.

Click Here for March 2019 - Topics include:

  • How to Avoid Evictions?
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant just let me know that they filed bankruptcy, what should I do?
  • Dos & Don'ts of... Changing the Locks.
  • Landlord Laughs - We love referrals.

Click Here for February 2019 - Topics include:

  • How does Utah compare?
  • Dear Attorney - One of my tenants built a shed but left it when he moved.
  • Know Your Notice - Unlawful Business.
  • Landlord Laughs

Click Here for January 2019 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - I just found out my tenant is not paying the gas bill.
  • Serving Eviction Notices.
  • Know Your Notice - Overview.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Waterfall Water Leak

2018

Click Here for December 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - .Puchasing a home through a foreclosure sale
  • New Laws - Prop 2 & It's Replacement
  • Know Your Notice - Abandoned Personal Property
  • Landlord Laughs

Click Here for November 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - I have a judgment against my tenant, but unsure of their employment.
  • Fair Housing New Laws
  • Know Your Notice - Five Day Tenant At Will
  • Dos & Don'ts - Inspections

Click Here for October 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - My case is going to an eviction hearing, what should I expect at court?
  • Fair Housing & Discrimination
  • Quick Tips - Payments After An Eviction Notice
  • Know Your Notice

Click Here for September 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - Do I need an attorney to do an eviction?
  • You Have a Judgment, Now What?
  • Do's and Don'ts
  • Know Your Notice

Click Here for August 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - How much can I collect on a garnishment
  • Drafting Eviction Notices Like an Attorney
  • Quick Tips on Eviction Notices
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Posting of an eviction notice

Click Here for July 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - My lease requires the tenant to pay utilities, but they aren't being paid
  • Evictions: Summer v. Winter
  • Know Your Notice - Three Day Pay or Quit
  • Do's and Don'ts of Rent, Ledgers & Cash

Click Here for June 2018 - Topics include:

  • Dear Attorney - I havne't heard from my tenant, can I change the locks and re-rent it?
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Pictures are worth a thousand words
  • Know Your Notice - Declaration of Abandonment
  • Do's and Don'ts of Maintenance & Repairs

Click Here for May 2018 - Topics include:

  • 2018 Legislative Update
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is trying to make a payment. What now?
  • Landlord Laughs - You've Been Served
  • Know Your Notice - Assigning and Subletting
  • Do's and Don'ts of Maintenance & Repairs

Click Here for April 2018 - Topics include:

  • What Are YOU doing April 25th?
  • Dear Attorney - Should I serve a tenant at will notice?
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Poker Face
  • Know Your Notice - Nuisance
  • Quick Tips - Security Deposits

Click Here for March 2018 - Topics include:

  • Utah Apartment Association & PAC
  • Dear Attorney - I gave my tenant a lease termination and they haven't left. Now what?
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Questionable Lockout
  • Know Your Notice - Criminal Acts 
  • Do's and Don'ts of Changing the Locks

Click Here for February 2018- Topics include:

  • Drafting Eviction Notices
  • Dear Attorney - How many eviction notices can I serve?
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Sleepy Head
  • Know Your Notice - Unlawful Business
  • Quick Tips - Late Fees & Charges

Click Here for January 2018 - Topics include:

  • Repairs & Rentals - UFPA
  • Dear Attorney - I have a "no pet" clause, but my tenant wants an animal. What should I do?
  • Landlord Laughs - Grandma's Funeral
  • Know Your Notice - an overview
  • Do's and Don'ts of Court Appearances

2017

Click Here for December 2017 - Topics include:

  • Collections & Section 8
  • Dear Attorney - Utilities not being paid, now what?
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Messy Breakfast
  • Know Your Notice
  • Do's and Don'ts of Serving Notices

Click Here for November 2017 - Topics include:

  • Collections, Blood & Turnips
  • Dear Attorney - What do I do with sublet tenants?
  • Landlord Laughs - "THERESAY!"
  • Know Your Notice
  • Do's and Don'ts of Security Deposits

Click Here for October 2017 - Topics include:

  • Fair Housing &  Discrimination
  • Dear Attorney - Can I charge my own time for working on the property?
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Know Your Notice
  • Do's and Don'ts of Abandonment 

Click Here for September 2017 - Topics include:

  • Moving Out, Security Deposits & Damages
  • Dear Attorney - How much evidence do I need for my case?
  • Landlord Laughs
  • Know Your Notice
  • Do's and Don'ts of Serving Eviction Notices

Click Here for August 2017 - Topics include:

  • Utah Fit Premises Act
  • Dear Attorney - Eviction order signed, but still owed money?
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Know Your Notice
  • Do's and Don'ts of Changing the Locks

Click Here for July 2017 - Topics include:

  • Plumbers, Evictions & Attorneys.
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant not responding. What should I do??
  • Landlord Laughs - Security Deposit
  • Know Your Notice - Three Day Pay or Quit
  • Do's and Don'ts of Hiring an Eviction Attorney

Click Here for June 2017 - Topics include:

  • Fair Housing & Assistance Animals.
  • Dear Attorney - Payment after court service. Now what?
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Do's and Don'ts of Maintenance & Inspections

Click Here for May 2017 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - New Landlord-Tenant Laws 2017.
  • Dear Attorney - Tenants belongings still in the property. Now what?
  • CrAzY aND HaPpY.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Considering an Attorney

Click Here for April 2017 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Avoiding Evictions & Good Landlords
  • Dear Attorney - Should I use the Tenant at Will Eviction notice?
  • Know our Notice - Nuisance
  • Do's and Don'ts of Issuing Eviction Notices

Click Here for March 2017 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Handling Eviction Lockouts & Security Deposits
  • Dear Attorney - What resources are there to become a better landlord?
  • Know our Notice - Criminal Acts
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Phone Call

Click Here for February 2017 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Fair Housing & Mystery Shoppers
  • Dear Attorney - Property is positive for meth. What do I do?
  • Know our Notice - Unlawful Business
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Reputation

Click Here for January 2017 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Protecting Yourself from Tenants.
  • Dear Attorney - Family of the tenant wants to move their possessions?
  • Know our Notice - Overview
  • Landlord Laughs - Glued

2016

Click Here for December 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Eviction Myths
  • Dear Attorney - Eviction Hearing - Negotiate or go to the Judge?
  • Know our Notice - Abandoned Personal Property

Click Here for November 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Collecting Unpaid Amounts
  • Landlord Laughs - Birthday Clause
  • Dear Attorney - Why is the Judge holding a hearing?
  • Know our Notice - Tenant at Will

Click Here for October 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Eviction Orders and Disputed Evictions  - Step #3
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Evicitons Can Run in the Family
  • Dear Attorney - How can tenants dispute a strong eviction?
  • Know our Notice - Waste

Click Here for September 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Filing with the Court - Step #2
  • Landlord Laughs
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant wants to work something out after eviction filing. Now what?
  • Know Your Notice - No Cause
  • Meet Emilee!

Click Here for August 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Starting an Eviction - Step #1?
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Dear Attorney - I let someone live here without a lease. How do I get them out?
  • Know Your Notice - An Overview

Click Here for July 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Handling Property Left Behind?
  • Landlord Laughs - Tenant with 18 Evictions!
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant listing my house on airbnb.com. What do I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Three Day Pay or Quit

Click Here for June 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - How to Avoid an Eviction?
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant is threatening to file a lien. What do I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Abandonment

Click Here for May 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - The Lawsuit Two Step - Questions to Ask?
  • Landlord Laughs - That's Assult Brother!
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant demanding to break a lease. What now??
  • NEW! - Quick Tips: Organizing your Eviciton File

Click Here for April 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - How Did Utah Eviction Law Start?
  • Landlord Laughs - Paul Blart, Mall Cop
  • Dear Attorney - Should I hire an attorney to do the eviction?
  • Know Your Notice - Criminal Acts
  • NEW! - Quick Tips: Court Appearances

Click Here for March 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - How Did Utah Eviction Law Start?
  • Landlord Laughs - Paul Blart, Mall Cop
  • Dear Attorney - Should I hire an attorney to do the eviction?
  • Know Your Notice - Criminal Acts
  • NEW! - Quick Tips: Court Appearances

Click Here for February 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - What is the UAA?
  • Landlord Laughs - Eviction Order Left Behind
  • Do's and Don'ts of Entering the Property
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant might file bankrupty because of the high judgment. What should I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Unlawful Business

Click Here for January 2016 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - How Can a Tenant Break the Lease?
  • Landlord Laughs
  • Do's and Don'ts of Security Deposits
  • Dear Attorney - Tenants stopped paying rent, but said they would leave. Should I serve a notice?
  • Know Your Notice - An Overview

2015

Click Here for December 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Eviction Notices - The Foundation of Your Case
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Do's and Don'ts of Lockouts
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants are saying it's cold and can't evict them. What do I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Abandoned Property

Click Here for November 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Utah's Security Deposit Laws.
  • Landlord Laughs
  • Do's and Don'ts of Being a Better Landlord.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants vacted and left animals. What do I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Tenant at Will

Click Here for October 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Skipping the Eviction Process for Crime Victims.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - 'Cuffed!
  • Do's and Don'ts of Lockouts.
  • Dear Attorney - Can I evict if I've rented a basement that the city does not allow?
  • Know Your Notice - Waste

Click Here for September 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Property Serving Eviction Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Case Closed!
  • Do's and Don'ts of Attending an Eviction Hearing
  • Dear Attorney - My tenats are threatening bankruptcy. Now what?
  • Know Your Notice - No Cause - Lease Termination

Click Here for August 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Landord's Right to Enter and Inspect.
  • Courtroom Chronicles
  • Do's and Don'ts of Collections
  • Dear Attorney - My tenants left, but wants their security deposit back. Now what?
  • Know Your Notice - An Overview of Utah Eviction Notices

Click Here for July 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - To Evict or Not to Evict?.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - The Anti-Government Tenant..
  • Do's and Don'ts of Payments from Tenants.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant gave me a Notice of Deficient Conditions. Now what?
  • Know Your Notice - Three Day Pay or Quit

Click Here for June 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Fair Housing.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - Las Vegas.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Lease Agreements.
  • Dear Attorney - I want my tenant out without payment. Is that possible?
  • Know Your Notice - Abandonment

Click Here for May 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Fair Housing.
  • Landlord Laughs.
  • Do's and Don'ts Serving and Eviction Notice.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is out, but I don't have a judgment. What now?
  • Know Your Notice - Assign or Subletting

Click Here for April 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Attorney Fees.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Inspections.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant need a ramp. What should I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Nuisance.

Click Here for March 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Foreclosures & Evictions.
  • Landlord Laughs.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Courtroom Testimony.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant damaged the property. Should I use the deposit?
  • Know Your Notice - Criminal Acts.

Click Here for February 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Serving Eviciton Notices.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Background Checks.
  • Dear Attorney - Sould I work with my tenat or start the eviction process?
  • Know Your Notice - Unlawful Business.

Click Here for Janaury 2015 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - What Amounts are Included in a Judgment?
  • Courtroom Chronicles.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Courtroom Etiquette.
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant missed a couple payments. Sould I start the eviction process?
  • Know Your Notice - An Overview.

2014

Click Here for December 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Fair Housing & Assistance Animals
  • Courtroom Chronicles.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Serving Eviction Notices.
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant filed bankruptcy after court signed the eviction order. Now what?
  • Know Your Notice - Tenant At Will.
  • Meet the Team - Newest team member - Mandy Howell.

Click Here for November 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Inspection and Entry by Lanlords.
  • Landlord Laughs - Pick an Excuse!.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Inspections.
  • Dear Attorney - Lease says no pets, seeing eye dogs allowed?
  • Know Your Notice - Waste (Damages).

Click Here for October 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Utah's Laws - Security Deposits cont.
  • Courtroom Chronicles.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Security Deposit Refunds.
  • Dear Attorney - Ex-girlfriend won't leave. What do I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Criminal Acts.

Click Here for September 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Utah's Laws - Security Deposits.
  • Landlord Laughs - Texts & Auto Signatures.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Abandonment.
  • Dear Attorney - Tenant's in bankruptcy, what should I do?
  • Know Your Notice - Unlawful Business.
  • Three Easy Ways to Ensure We Process Your Eviction Quickly.

Click Here for August 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - How to Pick an Attorney for Anything.
  • Courtroom Chronicles - 24 Hour Eviction Order.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Post Foreclosure Evictions.
  • Dear Attorney - Damages after the Tenant left, now what?
  • Know Your Notice - Lease Violations.
  • NEW! FAQ of Utah Eviction Law.
  • Meet the Team - Lauren Thayne.

Click Here for July 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article - Possession Bonds.
  • Landlord Laughs - Evicting Animals.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Abandonment.
  • Dear Attorney - I have two tenants. How can I evict one, but not the other?
  • Know Your Notice - Abandonment.
  • Fast Facts of Utah Eviction Law.

Click Here for June 2014 - Topics include:

  • NEW! -- Courtroom Chronicles -- Collecting $48k.
  • Featured Article: Emergency Eviction Hearings & Possession Bonds.
  • Know Your Notice - Assigning and Subletting.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Payment Plans.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant is out, but still owes money. What do I do?

Click Here for May 2014 - Topics include:

  • Featured Article: Utah's Lease Option Agreement.
  • Landlord Laughs - Karma.
  • Dear Attorney - I suspect illegal drugs on my property. What can I do?
  • DOs and DON'Ts of...Avoiding Evictions.
  • Know Your Notice: Nuisance.

Click Here for April 2014 - Topics include:

  • NEW! Did You Know? Lessons From The Courthouse.
  • What To Do If Your Tenant Threatens Bankruptcy.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant owes rent, but might file bankruptcy. What can I do?
  • DOs and DON'Ts of...Inspections or Entering.
  • Landlord Laughs.

Click Here for March 2014 - Topics include:

  • NEW! Landlord Laughs.
  • Eviction Two-Step -- Two Options to Evict.
  • Know Your Notice - Utah No Cause - Lease Termination.
  • Dear Attorney - My tenant hasn't left, can I just throw their stuff out?
  • DOs and DON'Ts of...  Security Deposits.

Click Here for February 2014 - Topics include:

  • Claiming Attorney Fees During a Utah Eviction.
  • Think You Have a Tenant at Will?  Maybe Not...
  • A Tenant With Fifteen Evictions???
  • How to Terminate a Lease in Utah (No Cause Notice).
  • Know Your Notice - Utah Three Day Pay or Quit.
  • Dear Attorney - Can I turn off utilities to evict my tenant in Utah?
  • DOs and DON'Ts of...  Background Checks.

Click Here for January 2014 - Topics include:

  • Eviction Notices - Using approved notices and how to serve them.
  • Security Deposit Refunds.
  • How Strong is Your Lease.
  • Dear Attorney - Do I have to accept payment if I want them out?
  • DOs and DON'Ts of...  Eviction Notices.

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