Paul Smith, CAE

Executive Director, Rental Housing Association of Utah

Renter’s Rights and Expectations

Gain a clear understanding of renters’ rights and expectations, from preparing and applying to rent to fit premises protections, deposit refunds, equal housing opportunity, remedies for contract violations, and how rental contracts end or are canceled early.

Fair Housing and Other Federal Laws

This class covers Fair Housing, including protected classes, prohibited conduct, liability prevention, enforcement procedures, federal regulations, and effective documentation and training practices.

Utah Fit Premises Act and Other State Laws

Develop an understanding of Utah landlord-tenant law, the Fit Premises Act, owner and tenant obligations, deposit requirements, tenant protections, and risk management through proper documentation.

Applicant Screening and Preparing for Tenancy

This class explains applicant screening, from preparing for applicants and managing the application process to evaluating applicants, making approval or denial decisions, and preparing for lease execution.

Essential Topics in Property Management

Learn the fundamentals of residential property management, including resident lifecycle management, property operations, affordable housing compliance, risk management, management transitions, vendor oversight, and modern operational best practices.

Managing Resident Transitions (Evictions)

Learn the key principles of managing resident transitions, including communication, lease enforcement, statutory notices, rent collection issues, violation management, operational consistency, and de-escalation techniques.