My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Utah
I'm asking on behalf of my son (and his roommate) - they are in their second year leasing a condo from private owner, currently, month to month for past year. Good relationship, no problems,rent paid on time, minimal need for anything to be replaced/repaired. According to lease, 30 day notice for termination of lease. I suggested they give a little longer since they would be leaving MIDDLE of month - Aug 15th. Gave notice (email) on May 19th for Aug 15th move out. Landlord decided he would sell property. Had someone stop by (unannounced) who overstated the "college student" conditions. Landlord was upset with verbal report. My son explained and landlord was okay, but did decide he needed to paint. June & July rent paid. Then landlord gave 30 day notice (email) on June 24th, but left it open when they needed to leave (sympathetic to their student/full time job situation) -my son asked, is that July 24th or July 31st or Aug 15th? Still vague answer - depends on if sell or re-lease. Today, landlord sent email - need you out by July 31st even tho he says he gave them a few extra days (past July 24th, I'm assuming), but since they paid rent they could stay to July 31st. Landlord arranged painting over this past weekend and started tearing up carpet. Boys knew about painting and moved everything for the painters and then left for weekend away. They did not know about the carpet (which will be done Aug 3rd pr Landlord) and the air conditioner was no longer working when they returned (that is against the Utah code - just mentioning as it's another thing to pursue).
My question is: does my son's notice of move out August 15th given May 19th take precedence over the landlord's 30 day notice given June 24th? Son and roommate are willing to negotiate for at least through the weekend (and will pay daily rate), but it would be better for them to finish school/internship/finals and not have to sleep on someone's couch.
Thanks!

