# Utah Code § 57-22-7: Limitation on counties and municipalities

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_7

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 57-22-7
- **Heading:** Limitation on counties and municipalities
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 57 / Chapter 57-22 / § 57-22-7

## Text

(1) A county or municipality may not adopt an ordinance, resolution, or regulation that is inconsistent with this chapter. (2) (a) Subsection (1) may not be construed to limit the ability of a county or municipality to enforce an applicable administrative remedy with respect to a residential rental unit for a violation of a county or municipal ordinance, subject to Subsection (2)(b). (b) A county or municipality's enforcement of an administrative remedy may not have the effect of: (i) modifying the time requirements of a corrective period, as defined in Section 57-22-6; (ii) limiting or otherwise affecting a tenant's remedies under Section 57-22-6; or (iii) modifying an owner's obligation under this chapter to a tenant relating to the habitability of a residential rental unit. (3) A municipality with a good landlord program under Section 10-1-203.5 may not limit an owner's participation in the program or reduce program benefits to the owner because of renter or crime victim action that the owner is prohibited under Subsection 57-22-5.1(10) from restricting or penalizing.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 57-22-1 § 57-22-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-2 § 57-22-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-3 § 57-22-3. Duties of owners and renters -- Generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-4 § 57-22-4. Owner's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-4.1 § 57-22-4.1. Failure to deliver possession of residential rental unit -- Renter's option to terminate rental agreement -- Abatement of rent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_4.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-5 § 57-22-5. Renter's duties -- Cleanliness and sanitation -- Compliance with written agreement -- Destruction of property, interference with peaceful enjoyment prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-5.1 § 57-22-5.1. Crime victim's right to new locks -- Domestic violence victim's right to terminate rental agreement -- Limits an owner relating to assistance from public safety agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_5.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-6 § 57-22-6. Renter remedies for deficient condition of residential rental unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-22-7 § 57-22-7. Limitation on counties and municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_22_7.md)

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