Real Estate
Utah homeowner guides — foreclosure, HOAs, deeds, boundary disputes, liens, and property tax relief.
Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed in Utah: Which to Use, Joint Tenancy, and Recording
A Utah warranty deed promises clear title; a quitclaim deed only transfers whatever the grantor has; since 2024, property granted to two or more people is presumed to be a joint tenancy with survivorship.
Adverse Possession in Utah: The Seven-Year Rule, Paying Taxes, and Why It's Hard to Win
Utah adverse possession requires seven years of continuous, adverse occupation and payment of all property taxes on the land, and you can't acquire public streets, parks or water facilities this way.
Utah Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Owners and Renters: Credits, Abatements, and Deadlines
Low-income Utah seniors and surviving spouses can claim a homeowner's credit (apply to the county before September 1) or a renter's credit (file by December 31), and indigent owners can apply for abatement or deferral.
Utah HOA Assessments, Liens, and Foreclosure: Can an HOA Foreclose on Your Home?
In Utah an HOA has a lien for unpaid assessments that it can enforce by nonjudicial or judicial foreclosure, but it must be registered with the state and must follow notice and hearing rules before cutting services.
Contractor Liens on Your Utah Home: The Residence Lien Restriction and Recovery Fund
If you hire a licensed Utah contractor under a written contract and pay in full, subcontractors who weren't paid may be barred from liening your home, and a state fund may cover them instead.
Utah HOA Fines and Rules: Warning Notices, Hearings, and What Your HOA Cannot Do
A Utah HOA must send a written warning before fining you, give at least 48 hours to cure a continuing violation, and let you request an informal hearing within 30 days.