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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 38 - Liens » Chapter 3 - Lessors' Liens » Section 2 – Preference of lessor’s lien over other liens and claims — Exceptions — Limit.
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:
    • (a) claims for taxes;
    • (b) preconstruction or construction liens under Title 38, Chapter 1a, Preconstruction and Construction Liens;
    • (c) perfected security interests; and
    • (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.

Amended by Chapter 278, 2012 General Session