Utah Apartment Debt & Eviction Defense

Reclaim Your Rental Freedom and Protect Your Future Housing

n Utah, eviction laws move fast—often called “summary” proceedings because they are designed to be quick. If you’ve received a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate, you are on a collision course with “treble damages” (triple the daily rent), a penalty unique to Utah that can turn a small debt into a financial catastrophe.

At Cannon Legal PLLC, we act as your shield. We don’t just “negotiate”; we leverage the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA) and the Federal FDCPA to stop collector harassment and clean up your rental history so you can actually get approved for your next home.

How We Defend Your Housing Rights

Stop the Harassment

We silence the calls immediately. Debt collectors and “tenant screening” agencies often use high-pressure tactics that violate your rights. We send formal cease and desist letters that force all communication through our office, giving you the breathing room you need.

Resolve “Broken Leases” & Expunge Evictions

A “broken lease” or an eviction record is a rental “death sentence” in Utah.

  • Credit Cleanup: We dispute incorrect reporting and negotiate “Pay-for-Delete” agreements.

  • Utah Eviction Expungement: If you’ve already paid off an old judgment, Utah law now allows you to expunge (erase) that eviction from your public record. We handle the “Petition to Expunge” so your past doesn’t haunt your future.

Eviction Defense & Treble Damages

If you are currently facing a Forcible Entry and Detainer (eviction) lawsuit, the clock is ticking.

  • Avoid the Triple-Rent Trap: In Utah, once the 3-day notice expires, you may owe $3 for every $1 of rent for each day you stay. We fight to minimize these damages and negotiate stay-of-execution orders.

  • Judgment Settlement: If a court already ruled against you, we negotiate to settle that judgment for significantly less than the total, allowing you to satisfy the record and qualify for expungement.

Lease Analysis & Utah Tenant Rights

Utah landlords often include “unconscionable” clauses in their leases. We analyze your contract to find hidden defenses and ensure your home meets the standards of the Utah Fit Premises Act. If your landlord failed to maintain the property, you have rights—and we enforce them.

Transparent Defense Pricing

We believe in clear, upfront costs. Our fees are based on the complexity and total amount of the debt or judgment.

Debt Settlement (Quick Resolve)

Best for: Settling debt in less than 30 days to remove it from credit reports. (Settlement amount is paid separately to the collector)

Amount Owed
$100 - $2.5k

$250per debt collector

Amount Owed
$2.5k - $10k

$450per debt collector

Amount Owed
$10k - $20k

$650per debt collector

Dispute & Resolve (Full Defense)

Best for: Fighting invalid charges, disputing credit reporting, and negotiating complex settlements.

Amount Owed
$100 - $2.5k

$450per debt collector

Amount Owed
$2.5k - $10k

$650per debt collector

Amount Owed
$10k - $20k

$950per debt collector

Eviction Judgment Settlement

Best for: Settling an old court judgment in less than 30 days.

Amount Owed
$100 - $2.5k

$450per debt collector

Amount Owed
$2.5k - $10k

$650per debt collector

Amount Owed
$10k - $20k

$950per debt collector
  • $1,500+ / Month: Full Representation in Litigation
  • $150: One-time Lease Review & Counsel

Common Questions About Rental Debt & Evictions

Reclaim Your Rental Freedom

Don’t let an aggressive landlord or a broken lease stop you from moving forward. Let’s clean up your record and protect your paycheck.

Call us today at (800) 890-8585