Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah

What is the difference between a lien and a notice of interest? We've been informed that a fiber optic provider we're interested in utilizing will place a notice of interest on our home until the line is paid off. What does this mean?


Asked on 5/05/11, 8:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

A lien is a document that shows a right to compensation. A notice of interest states that the filer has an undisclosed interest in the property. The fiber optic provider has an interest related to its cable, but is not claiming a specific financial interest, but may make the claim for the balance of the cost of the cable if you sell before the cost is paid.

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Answered on 5/10/11, 7:54 pm


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