New Jersey & New York Construction Law Blog
How can you resolve a construction dispute?
New Jersey construction disputes may arise for a variety of reasons. These usually occur because the two parties have some kind of disagreement. There may be a real violation or a perceived violation of obligations in the contract. In other cases, Construction...
When should you file a construction lien?
For New Jersey contractors and subcontractors, a construction or mechanic’s lien can be a beneficial solution to any payment issues. When you enter into a contract, you are entitled to payment. If you do not receive the payment as agreed upon, you do have recourse. If...
Construction defects and liability
Under New Jersey law, there is both an implied warranty of habitability and an implied warranty of workmanlike construction requiring new homes to be free of serious defects. The law gives homebuyers the right to take legal action against the responsible party in the...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a crane
Thunderstorms can turn violent and menacing. With high winds, massive rainstorms, booming thunder, cascading lighting strikes, damaging hail and a possible tornado sighting, mother nature has a lot of weapons at her disposal during a thunderstorm. One thing you...
What is a construction defect?
Many things could go wrong when building a home or other structure in New Jersey. Most of the time, you can protect against such things by doing the job well and relying on your training and knowledge. As a contractor, you have to stand behind your work. So, any...
Bigger warehouses could lead to costly construction disputes
When you think of innovation, warehouse space might not be what comes to mind. But if you work in the construction industry, you might be interested in the ways warehouses have been evolving over the past 10-15 years. The adoption of e-commerce has brought with it...
What should you do when your construction lien expires?
A construction lien in New Jersey can be a helpful tool in many cases. However, you will always have those situations that drag on too long. These liens have an expiration date. They do not last forever, so you have to be ready for when it expires. According to...
Are you aware of common construction code violations?
You make your living as a construction contractor in New Jersey. No matter how much experience you have (or do not have), it is possible that you may one day find you have unintentionally violated a construction code. JLC Online lists a variety of the most common...
Overall construction spending falls in May
New construction projects may be slowing down slightly in New Jersey as part of a nationwide trend. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the first drop in construction spending in six months came in May 2019. While home building projects declined for the...
How Google and Amazon integrate into New York communities
were the top two contenders by the end. Are the New York neighborhoods excited to welcome the tech giants? The short answer is no. Even though the money the giants can bring and the employment opportunities they can provide, residents are not happy with the...
