Real Estate Law Articles
Construction Liens: A Basic Comparison Between Utah and Idaho Law
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Many contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other parties in the construction industry conduct business in both Utah and Idaho. To preserve and enforce their construction lien rights, these entities must be aware of …
Enforcing Lien Rights in Utah Through a Construction Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com As I have explained earlier, liens are automatically created when a worker, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other person or entity provides construction services on real property. Although nothing more is required to create this lien, …
When Not Stated, What Interest Rate Applies to Contracts in Utah?
Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801.365.1021 joe@snjlegal.com The answer to this question is quite simple. Under Utah law, people who enter a contract can agree to any interest rate they want, but if they do not agree to …
Preserving Lien Rights in Utah Through the Notice of Construction Lien
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Liens are automatically created when a person provides construction services on a piece of real property. The lien is an encumbrance that attaches to the owner’s interest in the property, and all that the …
How Credit Applications Protect Utah Suppliers
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Most Utah suppliers provide equipment, materials, supplies, and other goods to general contractors, subcontractors, and sometimes other suppliers on an ongoing basis. Depending on the nature of the business relationship, each purchase …
Restrictive Covenants: When Non-Compliance Might Be Acceptable
A property owner cannot build on and use his property in any way that he chooses. He must follow any applicable state and city laws and ordinances and obtain the required permits and approvals, of …
The Preliminary Notice: The First Step in Preserving Lien Rights in Utah
A construction lien—sometimes called a mechanic’s lien—is automatically created when a worker, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other entity in Utah provides work, services, or improvements on or for a specific piece of real property. (For simplicity in …
Best Practices in Keeping Accounts Receivable from Default
Many businesses allow their customers to purchase goods and services on issued credit. Rather than requiring cash up front, the business will ultimately allow the customer to pick up the goods or acquire said services …
Not All Unenforceable Construction Lien Claims in Utah Are Wrongful Liens
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com A lien on real property (i.e. land and buildings) is a claim against this property for the payment of money. A notice of lien is generally a document that is recorded with a county …