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House passes mechanic-lien reform to reduce freezes on property transfers
Utah House of Representatives · February 20, 2001
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Summary
The House approved first substitute HB 335 to amend mechanic lien law, allowing property owners to post surety bonds, letters of credit, or cash deposits to clear liens while disputes are resolved; sponsor said the bill preserves contractor rights while protecting owners. The House passed the first substitute 73–0.
Representative Garn presented 1st Substitute HB 335 as a measure to preserve property owners’ ability to sell, refinance, or obtain title insurance when a mechanic's lien is…
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