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Utah
House panel approves changes to Utah landlord-tenant law
SALT LAKE CITY — Judges in Utah would lose the ability to decide whether to give tenants extra time to move out following an eviction order under a bill that cleared a House committee.
HB480, sponsored by Rep. David Shallenberger, R-Orem, unanimously passed out of the House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee Wednesday in a 9-0 vote.
The bill would require judges to give tenants three days to vacate the premises in an eviction unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise.
Currently, Utah law gives judges the freedom to determine whether “a longer or shorter period is appropriate after a finding of extenuating circumstances.”
Shallenberger, who took office last month, told the House committee the bill is “trying to give judges just some consistency across the state.”
Nicholas Lloyd, an attorney at Draper-based Titan Legal, formerly known as The Law Offices of Kirk Cullimore – which represents landlords and specializes in evictions – said the current exception has led to problems.
“One of the hallmarks of our legal system is consistent application of the law,” Lloyd said. “Unfortunately, with how the law is worded right now, that just isn’t happening.”
Lloyd said in his experience, how much time a judge gives a tenant to leave a property varies by county, which has “created some problems in the system and created some inconsistency that this bill would solve.”
Besides Lloyd, no one from the public spoke for or against the bill. HB480 also specifies that a deposit refund can be returned electronically, not just mailed.
The bill moves to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The legislative session ends March 7.
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — A Utah father has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing and raping his juvenile daughter in their home.
The 55-year-old man, who ABC4.com is not naming to protect the identity of the victim, has been arrested on 11 counts of sodomy on a child (first-degree felony), six counts of rape of a child (first-degree felony), three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child (first-degree felony), and one count of rape of a child (first-degree felony),
According to court documents, on May 5, officers with the St. George Police Department received a Division of Child and Family Services referral regarding a sex offense. The referral claimed that the 55-year-old man was sexually abusing his juvenile daughter in their home.
The victim was taken to the Children’s Justice Center for a forensic interview. She reported that her father would perform sexual acts on her, as well as force her to perform sexual acts on him.
During an interview with police, the father admitted to sexually abusing and raping his juvenile daughter. He was then arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail where he is being held without bail.
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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LEHI, Utah (Amazing America) — Featuring over one million blooming flowers, including about 400,000 tulips imported from Holland, the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival is one of the largest, most popular springtime events in the U.S., held each year at Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah.
The festival runs for about six weeks, usually from early April until mid-May. This year’s celebration concludes on May 16, so there’s still time to see the beautiful blooms.
Throughout the course of the festival, new flowers are always blossoming — and not just tulips. Visitors can admire daffodils, poppies, hyacinths and more.
Each year, tens of thousands of people flock to the festival from all over. What really sets Thanksgiving Point apart is that every October, the team redesigns bloom patterns and plants new bulbs, making for a completely fresh experience for visitors each year.
The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival is filled to the brim with the sights, scents and sounds of spring. It’s a must-visit for all flower enthusiasts, but there’s really something for everyone to enjoy, including sweet and savory treats, live music on select days, interactive classes and tours, and plenty of unique photo opportunities.
Timed entry tickets are required, and prices range from $17 to $29. Children two and under enter for free. The festival is typically open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For more information, click here.
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