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LANDLORD/TENANT LAW FOR LICENSED PARALEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LPP)

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Program Overview
Historically, the practice of law has been reserved only for those who have obtained a Juris Doctorate ("J.D.") and who have passed the Bar Exam. However, in addition to attorneys, Utah now issues a limited license to practice law to individuals who have satisfied all the education, experience, and testing requirements set forth in the Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners ("Rules"). For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website. Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
Learning Outcomes
Landlord Tenant Law: This course focus’s specific family law matters, such as temporary separation, divorce, parentage, cohabitant abuse, civil stalking, custody and support, name or gender change, and petitions to recognize a relationship as a marriage. The Landlord/Tenant Law for License Paralegal Practitioners course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant property law. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms, and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal (with 100 focused on landlord/tenant law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam.
Student Profiles
The course is required for anyone planning to take the LPP Landlord/Tenant Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all of the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
Program Schedule
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This Course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant law for property in Utah. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah.
Module 1 :: Landlord-Tenant Overivew
Unlawful Detainer The Notice Court - Complaint and Service Court - Answer and Counterclaim Court - Immediate Occupancy Hearing and/or Trial Return of Personal Property Utah Fair Housing Act Utah Fit Premises Act Mobile HOme Park Rights and the Eviction Process
Module 2 :: Using the Landlord/Tenant Forms
Form Overview
Instructor Bio
Jacob Kent Jacob Kent graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2011. He started his legal career representing victims of domestic violence with protective orders, divorce, and custody actions. Jacob joined Utah Legal Services in 2014 as a staff attorney. He currently works in its housing and consumer units. He represents tenants in housing authority administrative proceedings. He also represents tenants in state eviction proceedings, including tenants that live in federally subsidized properties, section 42 properties, and mobile homes. Jacob is currently a member of the Utah State Bar, Utah Court Committee on Resources for Self-represented Parties, and Adjunct Faculty Member of Utah Valley University.

LANDLORD/TENANT LAW FOR LICENSED PARALEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LPP)

Fee: $355.00
Dates: 1/13/2025 - 4/24/2025
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

Learning Outcomes Student Profiles Program Schedule Instructor Bio Register Now
Program Overview
Historically, the practice of law has been reserved only for those who have obtained a Juris Doctorate ("J.D.") and who have passed the Bar Exam. However, in addition to attorneys, Utah now issues a limited license to practice law to individuals who have satisfied all the education, experience, and testing requirements set forth in the Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners ("Rules"). For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website. Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
Learning Outcomes
Landlord Tenant Law: This course focus’s specific family law matters, such as temporary separation, divorce, parentage, cohabitant abuse, civil stalking, custody and support, name or gender change, and petitions to recognize a relationship as a marriage. The Landlord/Tenant Law for License Paralegal Practitioners course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant property law. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms, and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal (with 100 focused on landlord/tenant law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam.
Student Profiles
The course is required for anyone planning to take the LPP Landlord/Tenant Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all of the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
Program Schedule
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This Course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant law for property in Utah. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah.
Module 1 :: Landlord-Tenant Overivew
Unlawful Detainer The Notice Court - Complaint and Service Court - Answer and Counterclaim Court - Immediate Occupancy Hearing and/or Trial Return of Personal Property Utah Fair Housing Act Utah Fit Premises Act Mobile HOme Park Rights and the Eviction Process
Module 2 :: Using the Landlord/Tenant Forms
Form Overview
Instructor Bio
Jacob Kent Jacob Kent graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2011. He started his legal career representing victims of domestic violence with protective orders, divorce, and custody actions. Jacob joined Utah Legal Services in 2014 as a staff attorney. He currently works in its housing and consumer units. He represents tenants in housing authority administrative proceedings. He also represents tenants in state eviction proceedings, including tenants that live in federally subsidized properties, section 42 properties, and mobile homes. Jacob is currently a member of the Utah State Bar, Utah Court Committee on Resources for Self-represented Parties, and Adjunct Faculty Member of Utah Valley University.

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This course focus’s specific family law matters, such as temporary separation, divorce, parentage, cohabitant abuse, civil stalking, custody and support, name or gender change, and petitions to recognize a relationship as a marriage. The Landlord/Tenant Law for License Paralegal Practitioners course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant property law. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms, and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal (with 100 focused on landlord/tenant law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam.

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