1. (1) A request by a mortgagee for appointment of a receiver, the appointment of a receiver, or application by a mortgagee of receivership property or proceeds to the secured obligation does not:

   1. (a) make the mortgagee a mortgagee in possession of the real property;
   2. (b) make the mortgagee an agent of the owner;
   3. (c) constitute an election of remedies that precludes a later action to enforce the secured obligation;
   4. (d) make the secured obligation unenforceable;
   5. (e) limit any right available to the mortgagee with respect to the secured obligation;
   6. (f) constitute an action within the meaning of Section 78B-6-901; or
   7. (g) except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2), bar a deficiency judgment pursuant to law of this state other than this chapter governing or relating to a deficiency judgment.
2. (2) If a receiver sells receivership property that pursuant to Subsection 78B-21-116(3) is free and clear of a lien, the ability of a creditor to enforce an obligation that had been secured by the lien is subject to law of the state other than this chapter relating to a deficiency judgment.

Enacted by Chapter 431, 2017 General Session