Utah § 25-5-1 - Estate or interest in real property.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 25-5-1 — Estate or interest in real property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-5-1. Estate or interest in real property.
25-5-1. Estate or interest in real property.
No estate or interest in real property, other than leases for a term not exceeding one year, nor any trust or power over or concerning real property or in any manner relating thereto, shall be created, granted, assigned, surrendered or declared otherwise than by act or operation of law, or by deed or conveyance in writing subscribed by the party creating, granting, assigning, surrendering or declaring the same, or by that party's lawful agent thereunto authorized by writing.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2024 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 25-5-1
What does Utah Code § 25-5-1 cover?
Section 25-5-1 ("Estate or interest in real property.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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