Property Ownership

A mechanic's lien in Utah has priority over which type of liens if notice of commencement was filed?

AProperty tax liens
BMortgage liens recorded after the start of the original construction✓ Correct
CAll prior recorded liens
DHOA assessment liens

Explanation

Under Utah's mechanics' lien statute, a mechanic's lien can have priority over mortgage liens that were recorded after the first visible construction activity began, even if the lien is filed later. This is known as the 'first pick' rule or commencement of work priority.

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