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

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§ 38-3-2. 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

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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