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....
Construction Liens
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...
Basic tips for construction liens
A construction job includes a variety of trades and it is in your best interest to ensure that your client pays out what he or she promised. From contractors to laborers to materialmen, each individual has a certain right to the amount agreed on in a contract. But as...
Why a construction lien is a good option
When subcontractors agree to work on a project, they expect to receive payment in a timely manner. If they do not receive payment, people need to know which options are open to them. One step subcontractors can take is to file a construction lien. According to...
Time limits and construction liens
Contractors and construction company owners have many different issues to take into consideration when it comes to compensation, whether a worker files a complaint over their wages or a lawsuit targeting a construction company surfaces. Sometimes, contractors decide...
How do I file a mechanic’s lien in NJ?
Filing a lien against a residential property you worked on could be a good way to secure payment. However, the process in New Jersey could be complicated enough that you may want to seek other options. After you determine that this route could be practical, then you...
How can I get my money from the contractor?
As an electrician, you work as a subcontractor on home and business projects. You love your job; it is the business side of things you would rather not handle. But signing up for jobs and looking over contracts is necessary for your livelihood. You finish the job. The...
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...