Condominium and HOA records access in Utah

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Utah
Who may requestUnit and lot owners, agents; no reason needed for most
Deadline10 business days
Fees10 cents a page; email free; $50 payoff fee
ComplaintsState HOA Ombudsman ($150 opinion); district court
Penalty$25 a day for core documents; $1,000 or damages in court
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Utah, the law sets who may see the records of an association of unit owners, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit and lot owners, agents; no reason needed for most.

Deadlines

10 business days.

Fees

CertificateNo resale certificate; payoff information $50 at most
Other documents10 cents a page plus $20 an hour; email free

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainState HOA Ombudsman ($150 opinion); district court
Penalty for not complying$25 a day for core documents; $1,000 or damages in court

References

  1. Utah Code 57-8-17 (effective 5/6/2026).
  2. Utah Code 57-8a-227 (effective 5/6/2026).
  3. Utah Code 57-8-6.1, 57-8-6.3, 57-8-7.5, 57-8-13.1.
  4. Utah Code 57-8a-105, 57-8a-105.1, 57-8a-106, 57-8a-211.
  5. Utah Code 57-1-46 (effective 5/6/2026).
  6. Utah Code 16-6a-1601 to 16-6a-1606, 16-6a-1610.
  7. Utah Code 13-79-101 to 13-79-104.
  8. Utah Legislature, S.B. 122 (2026) "HOA Amendments", enrolled copy.
  9. Utah Legislature, H.B. 306 (2026) "Reinvestment Fee Amendments", enrolled copy.
  10. Utah Legislature, H.B. 217 (2025) "Homeowners' Association Amendments", enrolled copy.
  11. Utah Legislature bill status data for the three bills (action histories, Governor signed dates).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.