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Committee hears competing views on 60‑day rent‑increase notice in HB 478; moves toward more discussion
Summary
HB 478 would require 60 days' notice before a rent increase for tenants in leases; proponents said it gives tenants financial planning time, landlords and rental associations warned it could reduce contractual flexibility. The committee deferred a final action and the sponsor offered future study.
SALT LAKE CITY — Lawmakers and stakeholders debated a proposal to require landlords to provide at least 60 days' notice before applying a rent increase at the end of a lease term.
Representative Arthur presented HB 478 as a limited measure that would apply to renters on fixed‑term leases and require owners to notify tenants within 60 days of an upcoming increase prior to the next agreement. The sponsor said the bill honors existing…
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