Lien in Utah
State-specific overview · Property & Real Estate
Utah requires mechanic's lienholders to file within 90 days of last work and provide preliminary notice to the property owner.
How Utah treats Lien
Utah Code § 38-1-101 et seq. governs mechanic's liens, requiring preliminary notice to the property owner and general contractor before or within 10 days of beginning work. The lien must be filed within 90 days of the last date work was performed or materials supplied. Utah recognizes judgment liens, tax liens, and consensual liens. Strict compliance with statutory notice and filing requirements is essential; failure to comply generally extinguishes the lien.
The general definition of Lien
A legal claim against property to secure payment of a debt or obligation.
A lien gives someone the right to hold or sell another person's property if a debt isn't paid. For instance, a mechanic who fixes your car might place a lien on it, meaning you can't sell or transfer the car until you pay the repair bill. The person holding the lien doesn't own the property, but they have a legal interest in it that must be satisfied before the owner can freely sell it.
Read the full Lien entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Utah.