Utah § 38-3-2 Preference of lessor's lien over other liens and claims -- Exceptions -- Limit.

Utah Statutes

§ 38-3-2 — Preference of lessor's lien over other liens and claims -- Exceptions -- Limit.

Utah § 38-3-2

Title 38Liens

Ch. 38-3Lessors' Liens

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Utah Code Ann. § 38-3-2 (2026).

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(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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(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.