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Section 2 - Preference of lessor's lien over other liens and claims -- Exceptions -- Limit.

UT Code § 38-3-2 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(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.

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