57-22-4.1. Failure to deliver possession of residential rental unit -- Renter's option to terminate rental agreement -- Abatement of rent.
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57-22-4.1. Failure to deliver possession of residential rental unit -- Renter's option to terminate rental agreement -- Abatement of rent.
(1)If an owner fails to deliver possession of a residential rental unit on the date provided in the rental agreement:
(a)the renter may, by written notice to the owner, terminate the rental agreement; or
(b)if the renter chooses not to terminate the rental agreement, rent abates until the owner delivers possession as provided in the rental agreement.
(2)If a renter terminates a rental agreement under Subsection (1)(a) , the owner shall, as promptly as reasonable, return to the renter all prepaid rent and any security deposit.
Enacted by Chapter 98 , 2012 General Session