Utah Code § 57-27 § 57-27-203
Decontamination of real property.
Operative Text
Decontamination of real property. (1) A government subdivision or agency may charge an owner or lessor a fee, in accordance with the provisions of Section 63J-1-504, for: (a) a permit issued by the subdivision or agency to decontaminate a property; (b) the subdivision or agency to determine whether or not the property has been decontaminated; and (c) any other related service provided by the subdivision or agency, including investigation or decontamination of the property. (2) A government subdivision or agency may not prohibit an owner or lessor from decontaminating the owner's or lessor's real property.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-27-203 addresses the decontamination of real property in two key ways. First, it allows government subdivisions or agencies to charge owners and lessors fees—set in accordance with Section 63J-1-504—for permits, verification of decontamination status, and related services such as investigation or cleanup. Second, it expressly prohibits any government subdivision or agency from blocking an owner or lessor from decontaminating their own real property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 57-27-203, property owners and lessors retain the right to decontaminate their real property without government interference. Compliant operators typically budget for applicable government fees—covering permits, decontamination verification, and related investigative services—which are assessed in line with Section 63J-1-504. Keeping records of permits obtained and fees paid helps demonstrate compliance with the decontamination process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-27-203 establishes that a landlord or property owner cannot be legally prevented by a government body from decontaminating the property. Tenants who have concerns about whether a property has been properly decontaminated may find it useful to ask whether the required permits and government verifications under this provision have been completed. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can be consulted for guidance on what decontamination documentation tenants may be entitled to review.
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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