A. Except as provided in this section and section 57-22-4, Utah Code Annotated, a property owner may not terminate a rental agreement or bring or threaten to bring an eviction action because the tenant has in good faith:
1. Complained of code violations at the premises to a governmental agency, elected representative or public official charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building, housing, health or similar code;
2. Complained of a building, housing, health or similar code violation or an illegal property owner practice to a community organization or the news media;
3. Sought the assistance of a community organization or the news media to remedy code violation or illegal property owner practice;
4. Requested the property owner to make repairs to the premises as required by this chapter, a building or health code, other regulation, or the residential rental agreement;
5. Become a member of a tenants' union or similar organization;
6. Testified in any court or administrative proceeding concerning the condition of the premises; or
7. Exercised any right or remedy provided by law. (Ord. 82-91 § 1, 1991)