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Utah Lien Laws

Lien laws vary significantly across states, reflecting the diverse legal landscapes and economic conditions throughout the U.S. These laws govern the rights of creditors to claim an interest in property to secure payment for debts. For instance, some states have specific statutes that provide detailed processes for mechanics’ liens, allowing contractors and suppliers to enforce claims for unpaid work or materials on construction projects. In contrast, other states might have more streamlined or less detailed regulations. 

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Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
20 days: Preliminary notice must be filed within 20 days from commencement of work or delivery of materials. If late, only effective from 5 days after date of filing. Every individual performing preconstruction services, such as design and architectural services, must file a Notice of Retention within 20 days of that individual’s commencement of preconstruction services.
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
90 days: 90 days from notice of completion, or if a notice of completion is not filed, 180 days from completion of work. Never later than 180 days from final completion of original contract. Preconstruction lien 90 days from completion of services.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
20 days: Preliminary notice must be filed within 20 days from commencement of work or delivery of materials. If late, only effective from 5 days after date of filing. Every individual performing preconstruction services, such as design and architectural services, must file a Notice of Retention within 20 days of that individual’s commencement of preconstruction services.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: 90 days from notice of completion, or if a notice of completion is not filed, 180 days from completion of work. Never later than 180 days from final completion of original contract. Preconstruction lien 90 days from completion of services.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
20 days: Preliminary notice must be filed within 20 days from commencement of work or delivery of materials. If late, only effective from 5 days after date of filing. Every individual performing preconstruction services, such as design and architectural services, must file a Notice of Retention within 20 days of that individual’s commencement of preconstruction services.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: 90 days from notice of completion, or if a notice of completion is not filed, 180 days from completion of work. Never later than 180 days from final completion of original contract. Preconstruction lien 90 days from completion of services.
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Enforced within 180 days of lien filing date.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
Any party who provided services relating to the property, but which did not actually contribute to improvements to the real property, with the exception of preconstruction services, is barred
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Utah mechanic’s lien claims are limited to the reasonable value of the labor or materials furnished for improvements to the property, which excludes many of the types of costs/damages allowed in other states such as indirect costs, consequential damages, etc.