Property Ownership
A Utah property owner whose property has been encumbered by a judgment lien can remove it by:
AFiling an adverse possession claim
BPaying the judgment, obtaining a satisfaction, and recording the release of the lien✓ Correct
CWaiting 10 years for the lien to expire automatically
DRequesting the court to remove it without paying
Explanation
To remove a judgment lien, the property owner must satisfy the judgment (pay it), obtain a written satisfaction or release from the judgment creditor, and record that release with the county recorder. Until recorded, the lien continues to cloud the title.
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