You may file a lien against someone who fails to pay you for the work you have done. If the person refuses to pay and makes it clear you will not be able to collect your money, it is your right to put a lien on the property. A lien will make it impossible for the...
Construction Liens
What information must you include when filing a construction lien?
A construction lien allows you the right to collect money owed to you by a homeowner. It is a legal process so it is essential that you include all the right information when filing the lien. State law provides a basic form within the legal language that allows you to...
How mechanic’s liens work in New Jersey
You have a right to receive payment after you supply labor or supplies for a New Jersey construction project, and the state has certain laws in place that give you recourse in the event you never receive payment. When someone fails to pay you for the work or materials...
Do construction liens expire?
Even though you always work hard to deliver the results your customers expect, some customers are never happy. If you have substantially completed work on a project, you deserve to receive payment. An unhappy customer may be slow to pay, however, which eventually...
3 things you need to know about mechanic’s liens
If you are a contractor or subcontractor working in the state of New Jersey, it is important that you understand mechanic's liens. This legal document allows you to secure payment for services rendered on a project by filing a lien against the property. In this blog...
Facts about construction liens in New Jersey
Although most construction projects go smoothly, there are often a few bumps in the road. One of the biggest potential problems is when a contractor or subcontractor doesn't get paid for their work. If this happens, they have the legal right to file a construction...
Understanding the general rules of construction liens
If you're a contractor who hasn't been paid after completing a commercial or residential project in New Jersey, you may want to create a construction lien. Doing so makes it challenging for the owner to refinance or sell their property as the title may be unclear....
Enforcing a mechanic’s lien
Skilled tradespeople in New Jersey understand the why of using a mechanic's lien. It protects them in the case of non-payment. A mechanic's lien is an instrument that gives workers an interest in a property since they've done work to improve it and raise its value....
Deconstructing the rules for construction liens in New Jersey
Construction liens in New Jersey maintain different rules for filing than other states. Unlike some states where contractors can file a lien at any point in the construction process, a construction lien in New Jersey requires filing after completion of most of the...
How do I discharge a construction lien?
Sometimes a job does not go the way you want and you have to place a construction lien to ensure you can collect the money due to you. Hopefully, the client resolves the lien fairly quickly. When this happens, you must then discharge the lien through the proper legal...