Securing payment for labor, materials, or equipment is a priority for every contractor and subcontractor working in New Jersey. The New Jersey Construction Lien Law grants unpaid parties the right to place a lien directly against the improved real estate. What many...
Construction projects run on tight timelines, and the window to file a mechanic's lien is one of the most unforgiving. Missing the statutory deadline to record a lien can eliminate your primary legal tool for securing payment. Once that window closes, recovering...
A construction lien can feel like a safety net when payment is slow to arrive. It links your claim to the property tied to your work, giving you leverage to recover what you are owed. That safety net does not stretch to everyone. New Jersey construction lien laws...
Few things are more frustrating than completing work on a construction project and not getting paid. Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or other construction professional, unpaid invoices can create serious financial strain and disrupt your business...
A delayed payment can quickly put a subcontractor in a tough spot. Payroll, materials, equipment rentals and supplier invoices do not stop just because a general contractor or project owner has not paid. For electricians, plumbers, drywall crews, concrete...
States enact “prompt payment” laws to help ensure that construction businesses and professionals are paid for their services within a reasonable time. New Jersey’s law applies to both public and private construction projects. The law applies to “progress payments” as...
A construction contract doesn’t just cover the scope of work and price. It also shapes your legal rights in the event of payment disputes. Contract language can affect your ability to place a legal claim against a property if you’re not paid. Unfortunately, many...
Running a successful construction-sector job generally requires juggling multiple projects at once. Leaders need to constantly be on the lookout for new clients while managing current projects and collecting the funds due for previous work. Typically, those hiring...
It's frustrating when you don't get paid for your hard work, but it can happen more often than you think when you work in construction. Thankfully, construction liens offer an effective way to protect yourself against this problem. Liens place a legal claim on the...
Every builder and supplier in Roseland needs to be paid for their work. When payment problems arise, construction liens offer protection. Let's explain how these liens work differently for Roseland's public and private construction jobs. What is a construction...
