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Utah Code Title 38. Liens § 38-1a-209. Abuse of registry--Penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section, “third party” means an owner, an original contractor, a subcontractor, or any interested party.

(2) A person abuses the registry if that person files a notice in the registry:

(a) without a good faith basis for doing so;

(b) with the intent to exact more than is due from the owner or any other interested party; or

(c) to procure an unjustified advantage or benefit.

(3) A person who abuses the registry as described in Subsection (2) is liable to a third party who is affected by the notice for twice the amount of the actual damages incurred by the third party or $2,000, whichever is greater.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 38. Liens § 38-1a-209. Abuse of registry--Penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-38-liens/ut-code-sect-38-1a-209/

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