Utah Code § 57-27 § 57-27-202
Real estate professional not liable.
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Real estate professional not liable. A real estate professional is not liable for an owner or lessor of real property making, or failing to make, a disclosure required by Section 57-27-201, unless the real estate professional is also the owner or lessor of the real property.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 57-27-202, the legal duty to make the disclosures required by Section 57-27-201 rests with the property owner or lessor, not with the real estate professional they hire. A real estate agent or broker cannot be held liable if the owner or lessor fails to provide—or provides inaccurate—required disclosures, as long as the professional is not also the owner or lessor. The only exception is when the real estate professional holds an ownership or lessor interest in the property, in which case the liability shield does not apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and lessors in Utah should be aware that § 57-27-202 places the disclosure obligations of § 57-27-201 squarely on their shoulders, not on any real estate professional they engage. Compliant operators ensure they personally review and provide all required disclosures rather than assuming their agent has covered that responsibility. Owners who also hold a real estate license and act as their own agent do not benefit from the liability protection this section extends to independent professionals.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-27-202 clarifies that if a required § 57-27-201 disclosure was missing or inaccurate, the party responsible is the owner or lessor of the property—not the real estate agent involved in the transaction, unless that agent was also the owner or lessor. Tenants or buyers who believe a required disclosure was omitted may want to identify whether the real estate professional held an ownership interest, as that fact affects who bears liability. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help in understanding what remedies may be available under Utah law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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