(1) A preconstruction or construction lien extends to and covers as much of the land on which the improvement is made as necessary for the convenient use and occupation of the land.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 38-1a-302

  • Construction lien: means a lien under this chapter for construction work. See Utah Code 38-1a-102
  • Improvement: means :
         (21)(a) a building, infrastructure, utility, or other human-made structure or object constructed on or for and affixed to real property; or
         (21)(b) a repair, modification, or alteration of a building, infrastructure, utility, or object referred to in Subsection (21)(a). See Utah Code 38-1a-102
  • Land: includes :
         (18)(a) land;
         (18)(b) a tenement;
         (18)(c) a hereditament;
         (18)(d) a water right;
         (18)(e) a possessory right; and
         (18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
(2) If an improvement occupies two or more lots or other subdivisions of land, the lots or subdivisions are considered as one for the purposes of this chapter.
(3) A preconstruction or construction lien attaches to all franchises, privileges, appurtenances, machinery, and fixtures pertaining to or used in connection with the improvement.

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