Utah Code § 13-11 § 13-11-8
Powers of division.
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Powers of division. In addition to the authority described in Sections 13-2-106 and 13-2-107, the division may conduct research, hold public hearings, make inquiries, and publish studies relating to consumer sales acts or practices.
Utah Code Ann. § 13-11-8 grants the Division of Consumer Protection a set of investigative and informational powers that go beyond its general enforcement authority. Specifically, the division is authorized to conduct research, hold public hearings, make inquiries, and publish studies focused on consumer sales acts or practices. These powers are supplemental to those already established elsewhere in Utah law, broadening the division's capacity to monitor and understand marketplace conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 13-11-8, the Division of Consumer Protection has the authority to conduct research and hold public hearings into consumer sales practices, which can include rental housing transactions and related conduct. Property owners and managers who engage in consumer-facing sales or leasing activities should be aware that the division may initiate inquiries or publish studies examining those practices. Operators who maintain transparent, well-documented business practices are generally better positioned to respond to any division inquiry or public hearing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 13-11-8 empowers the Division of Consumer Protection to research, investigate, and publish findings about consumer sales practices, providing a formal channel through which rental and housing-related concerns can be surfaced at a broader level. Tenants who believe a landlord's sales or leasing practices may be deceptive or unfair can be aware that the division holds the authority to conduct public hearings and inquiries on such matters. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the division's published studies can help tenants understand whether a particular practice has already drawn regulatory attention.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 16, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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