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House passes measure to protect homeowners from small subcontractor liens

Utah House of Representatives · March 9, 2010
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Summary

The House approved third substitute Senate Bill 107 to prevent liens on homes for subcontractor work under $5,000 when homeowners can show a contract and payment; sponsors said the change complements the lien recovery fund. Vote: 67–1.

The Utah House passed third substitute Senate Bill 107 on third reading after floor debate about mechanics liens and homeowner protections.

Representative Garn, the House floor sponsor, told colleagues the measure “increases the rights for homeowners” by preventing a subcontractor from maintaining a lien on a home when the homeowner can show a written or oral contract and that they paid for the…

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