San Juan County, Utah: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is San Juan County Justice Court in Monticello. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: set by the court; see its fee table. Claims up to $20,000. Utah return time: 30 calendar days or another period by condition. ACS two-bedroom rent: $720. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	San Juan County Justice Court
City	Monticello
Statewide filing fee	Current court fee schedule
Small claims limit	$20,000 (statewide small claims (claims on or after Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2029; Utah Code § 78A-8-102) only)
State deposit return deadline	30 calendar days after the day on which a renter vacates and returns possession of the rental property. 5 business days after the day on which the tenant's statutory notice under § 57-17-3(3) is served. Applies when: owner/agent failed the initial 30-day disposition duties; tenant must serve the form notice in § 57-17-3(3)-(4).
Time limit to sue	4 years
Deposit statute	Utah Code §§ 57-17-3, 57-17-5

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

Details

Limits: $20,000 (statewide small claims (claims on or after Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2029; Utah Code § 78A-8-102) only).

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Details of the return rules

Utah statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
Deposit return	30 days	after the day on which a renter vacates and returns possession of the rental property

Utah return rule: 30 calendar days. Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: San Juan County Justice Court. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of San Juan County.
The Utah business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Is it worth filing here?

Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in San Juan County. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms	Deposit owed	Statutory amount	Total illustration	Limit check
1	$585	$100	$685	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim
2	$720	$100	$820	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim
3	$953	$100	$1,053	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim
4	$1,140	$100	$1,240	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.

How does San Juan County compare with other Utah counties?

The two-bedroom median gross rent is $720: rank 27 of 30 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 20.2% of households rent in San Juan County.

San Juan County two-bedroom rent $720, rank 27 of 30 counties

Nearby counties in the two-bedroom rent ranking
County	Median gross rent
Carbon County	$806
Juab County	$743
San Juan County	$720
Wayne County	$688
Emery County	$678
Garfield County	$606

Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 30 of 33 listed counties. Census source.

Places in San Juan County

Blanding
Bluff
Monticello

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

Free legal help

Utah Legal Services: Free civil legal assistance for eligible Utah residents, including tenant eviction defense and subsidized-housing problems; Salt Lake County callers can use (801) 328-8891.

FAQ

How much does it cost to file in San Juan County?

The court sets the fee. Check the current schedule. Court page

Where do I file a deposit claim in San Juan County?

San Juan County Justice Court is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.