A Utah bill requiring landlords to provide two months' notice before raising rent has been halted for the third consecutive year. The House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee rejected HB182, which aimed to give tenants more security. The Utah Rental Housing Association opposed the bill, anticipating it wouldn't pass in its current form. Current law allows rent increases during lease terms with varying notice periods based on lease agreements. Advocates are encouraged to contact lawmakers for future negotiations.

A new housing trend in Utah is emerging, offering affordable options amid skyrocketing home prices, with the median list price in Salt Lake City at $550,000. Local employers are struggling to find workers due to high property costs. Homebuilder BoxHouse in St. George is addressing this by creating "compact houses" ranging from 380 to 500 square feet, which can be assembled quickly on-site. The co-founder aims to promote homeownership and provide affordable starter homes, distancing from the negative perceptions of tiny homes.