In the construction industry, timing is essential, especially when it comes to filing construction liens. Therefore, being aware of these deadlines and the importance of prompt action is crucial for contractors, subcontractors and property owners alike. If you need to...
Construction Liens
What can make a construction lien invalid?
Being a contractor is not easy because it takes significant skill and effort to succeed in this line of work. It can also be rewarding if there is steady cash flow from clients who pay the proper amount on time. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes,...
A primer for contractors on construction liens in New Jersey
In the complex world of construction, securing payment for services rendered is paramount for the stability and success of contractors and construction company owners. Within the state of New Jersey, construction liens serve as a powerful legal tool to ensure that...
How do we ensure legal sufficiency for a notice of lien?
Construction jobs often require extensive hard work and long hours. As a worker, you have a rightful expectation of fair compensation for your dedication and effort. But what happens when a property owner fails to pay what they owe you? In New Jersey, contractors and...
How can a lien help contractors when an owner refuses to pay?
A lien is a legal claim against a specific asset that grants a person a security interest over the asset subject to the lien. The asset with an attached lien becomes collateral to satisfy a debt or secure payment for the performance of an obligation. A contractor can...
What should I know to file a construction lien?
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...
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...