Construction Act Form 7 In Salt Lake
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Creditors know that putting a lien on your property is a cheap and almost guaranteed way of collecting the debt they're owed. In some states, contractors and subcontractors must notify the property owner before filing a lien, but in other states property liens can be filed without any notice to the owner.
Utah Code 38-1a-501 (1)(a) A person who desires to claim a construction lien on real property shall file a preliminary notice with the registry no later than 20 days after the day on which the person commences providing construction work on the real property.
A judgment lien can be placed after a creditor wins a lawsuit, and this can occur without direct notice to the property owner. Hidden liens are especially problematic as they are often discovered only when a property title search is conducted during refinancing or sale.
Who May File a Lien? Any person who provides preconstruction service or construction work on or for a project at the request of the owner, including providers of materials, services, equipment or labor, may file a mechanic's lien for the reasonable value of the preconstruction service or construction work.
The duration of a judgment lien in the state of Utah resulting from the docketing of a judgment, abstract of judgment, transcript of judgment or warrant for delinquent taxes, runs as follows: 8 years for all judgments (U.C.A. 78B-5-202) and ten years for tax warrants (U.C.A. 59-1-1414(6)).
Repairs Not Requiring Permits Building a deck or platform that is less than 30 inches above the adjoining ground. Building a detached accessory structure that is 200 square feet or less in floor area and only one story in height. Driveways and patios without roof coverings are exempt from permit requirements.
Mechanics liens in Utah must be filed in the county recorder's office where the property being liened is located. Keep in mind that the filing fees and document formatting requirements can vary from county to county.
File the lien: A construction lien is typically filed with the county clerk in which the project is located. The paperwork and filing requirements vary by state, but will usually involve listing the work performed, the unpaid amount(s) at issue, as well as attaching copies of contracts and any required notices.
Where do I file and record my Utah Mechanics Lien? Utah mechanic lien claims are documents recorded with the county recorder office. For your mechanic's lien to be valid, you must record it in the county where the job is physically located.
Record a notice of construction lien Generally, a lien claimant must record a notice of construction lien either 180 days after the original contract reaches final completion or 90 days after a notice of completion is filed with the Utah State Construction Registry, whichever is earlier.
