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Utah Code § 57-1-37(1)

Utah law provides that an owner’s failure to disclose that sale property is “stigmatized” is not a material fact that must be disclosed in the real-property transaction.

Utah Code § 57-1-37(2)

Utah § 57-1-37 states that neither the owner nor the owner’s agent is liable for failing to disclose that property is stigmatized.

Utah Code § 57-27-201(1)

In a Utah real-property conveyance, an owner with actual knowledge that the property is currently contaminated from methamphetamine use, storage, or manufacture must disclose that current contamination, subject to § 57-1-37.

Utah Code § 57-27-201(3)(a)

A person may bring a civil action to enforce Utah’s Disclosure of Methamphetamine Contaminated Property Act.

Utah Code § 57-27-201(3)(b)

In an action under Utah Chapter 57-27, a court may award the prevailing party damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

42 U.S.C. § 4851b(27)

Federal lead-disclosure law generally defines target housing as housing constructed before 1978, subject to the statutory elderly, disability, zero-bedroom, child-occupancy, and jurisdiction-specific exceptions.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(B)

Before a purchaser or lessee is contractually obligated for target housing, the seller or lessor must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards and provide available lead-hazard evaluation reports.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(C)

For a target-housing sale, the seller must permit the purchaser a 10-day lead risk-assessment or inspection period unless the parties mutually agree to a different period.

Living in a Local Historic District > alterations

Applies in Salt Lake City city

Except for paint color and minor maintenance, the City says all exterior work in a local historic district needs approval before work and before building-permit issuance.

Utah Code § 57-1-1(8)(c)

Effective May 6, 2026, Utah’s “stigmatized” definition includes property found contaminated and subsequently found decontaminated by the local health department under the Illegal Drug Operations Site Reporting and Decontamination Act.

Guidelines > ordinance

Applies in Salt Lake City city

For locally designated exterior changes, the City describes the Certificate of Appropriateness as certifying that proposed changes meet adopted rules.

Guidelines > use

Applies in Salt Lake City city

The City says its design guidelines are used by the Historic Landmark Commission and City staff when reviewing proposals affecting a landmark site or local-district property.

Living in a Local Historic District > approval

Applies in Salt Lake City city

The City identifies the Certificate of Appropriateness as the form of historic approval.

Living in a Local Historic District > interior

Applies in Salt Lake City city

Salt Lake City says it does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness for interior work in a historic structure.

Living in a Local Historic District > meaning

Applies in Salt Lake City city

Salt Lake City requires Planning approval for exterior changes to property in a local historic district or at a locally designated landmark site.

Local Historic Districts > need to know

Applies in Salt Lake City city

For locally designated districts, the City states that exterior changes and proposed demolitions are subject to local design review.

Local Historic Districts > need to know

Applies in Salt Lake City city

Every Salt Lake City local historic district is also National Register-listed, but some National Register districts are not locally designated.

Local Historic Districts > stability

Applies in Salt Lake City city

The City expressly frames design and demolition review as protection that current and prospective owners should account for when evaluating a historic-district property.

Planning FAQ > historic districts

Applies in Salt Lake City city

The City says a property in a National Historic District only does not need Planning historic approval, although required building permits still apply.