Utah Statutes
§ 38-3-2 — Preference of lessor's lien over other liens and claims -- Exceptions -- Limit.
(1)A lien under this chapter has preference over all other liens or claims except:
(1)(a) claims for taxes;
(1)(b) preconstruction or construction liens under Title 38, Chapter 1a, Preconstruction and Construction Liens;
(1)(c) perfected security interests; and
(1)(d) claims of employees for wages which are preferred by law.
(2)If a lessee is adjudicated as bankrupt or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if the lessee's property is put into the possession of a receiver, a lien under this chapter is limited to the rent for 90 days before the adjudication, assignment, or receivership.
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Related
Webb v. Ninow
883 P.2d 1365 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 1994)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 278, 2012 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 38-10-101
Definitions.§ 38-10-103
Nonimpairment of lien attached to estate less than fee or to equitable or legal contingent interest.§ 38-10-104
Limitation of interests covered by lien.§ 38-10-106
Enforcement -- Time for -- Lis pendens -- Action for debt not affected -- Execution on an interest.§ 38-10-108
Limitation upon owner's liability.§ 38-10-110
Cancellation of lien.§ 38-10-111
Abuse of lien right -- Penalty.§ 38-10-112
Assignment of lien.§ 38-10-114
Attorney fees.