The statute of limitations for an agreement in writing is 6 years. Any payment on the debt wih restart the statute. Remember, however, that you...

To buy a home that is being auctioned by the state of Utah due to delinquent taxes, you simply need to go to the tax sale and be the winning...

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Can we get out of our lease without having to pay the money?

Step 1: Check your lease for any language that talks about pests or vermin. Many Utah leases now contain language limiting tenant remedies for...

Small claims court and remedy

Once you have obtained a judgement, it is up to you to collect. Typically, this requires identifying the debtor's assets and his/her place of...

When is a guest considered a resident of a home? can a verbal eviction be used? what is the time frame?

Your unwanted guest may now be a sub-tenant, especially since you accepted money from him. The best scenario is to convince him to move out...

What documents must be served to me before I must vacate the property?

The eviction process, in cases of non-payment of rent, requires the landlord to serve the tenant with a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate. If the...

Is this contempt of court or custodial interference?

More information is needed to definitively answer your questions. The circumstance you describe may be both contempt and custodial interference,...

Can i take this to court

Utah law allows one or both parents or suspected parents of a child to file a petition in court requesting a judgment regarding paternity (i.e. who...

What are my options for moving out?

If you are 16 years of age or older, you can seek "emancipation" under Utah law. To be successfully emancipated you must demonstrate to the court...

What's the next step when I am owed principle credits from a seller financed sale that were not payed?

Assuming that your contract and promissory note support your claims, you will likely have to sue to recover the money. Typically, the first step...