Utah Admin. Code 162-2e-201a

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R162-2e-201a - Claims Against an AMC Bond
(1) To bring a claim against a bond that is held by an AMC pursuant to Section 61-2e-204(2)(c) and Subsection R162-2e-201(1)(c), an appraiser shall:
(a) demonstrate that a court of competent jurisdiction has awarded the appraiser a final judgment against the AMC for the fee(s) claimed;
(b) demonstrate that the appraiser earned the fee(s) claimed and that the AMC has had a reasonable period of time in which to tender payment; and
(c) submit a complaint to the division alleging nonpayment of fee(s):
(i) after a reasonable period of time for payment has passed; and
(ii) no later than 30 days after obtaining a judgment as required under this Subsection (1)(a).
(2) In evaluating whether an AMC has had a reasonable period of time in which to tender payment, the division shall consider the following:
(a) if a payment deadline is specified in the contract that applies to the assignment for which the appraiser claims an unpaid fee, whether the payment deadline has passed; or
(b) if the applicable contract is silent as to a period for payment, whether at least 90 days have passed since the date on which the appraiser submitted a report that complied with the assignment, including all scope of work requirements, as determined by the division in its sole discretion.

Utah Admin. Code R162-2e-201a