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House approves subdivision deed-notice changes after heated debate over timing of buyer notification
Summary
The House passed second substitute H.B. 116, a bill requiring revisions to subdivision law and containing disputed language about placing notice on deeds; supporters said it protects buyers, opponents argued deed notice is too late and advocated earlier disclosure. The bill passed 72–0 and was sent to the Senate.
Second substitute House Bill 116, a package of subdivision-of-land amendments, cleared the Utah House on Feb. 20 after extended floor debate over whether notice about local building or development ordinances should appear on deeds.
The bill’s sponsor argued the measure is consumer-protective and urged placement of language so buyers would learn earlier about restrictions affecting buildability. “I would submit if…
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