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The parties to a construction contract can agree to specific payment schedules. If you have signed anything, then you should review that to see if it speficies a payment schedule or deadline. If you are holding "retention" (which is usually a percentage of payment withheld from progress payments used to ensure completion of the work), then payment of that retentiaon is generally due 45 days after the completion of the project. "Retention" withheld after See More...See More...
First, keep in mind that Utah law, you can only lien a property if you complied with all requirements including filing of a timely preliminary notice. Second, a person is only entitled to lien for "construction work" or "preconstruction services" as defined under Utah law. https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title38/Chapter1A/38-1a-S102.html You should discuss your situation with a Utah construction law attorney. See More...