Making Sense of New Jersey Mechanics Lien Law
Navigating the complexities of the New Jersey mechanics lien law is probably the last thing you want to do after a long day on the job site, but it's the most powerful tool you have to ensure you actually get paid for your hard work. Whether you're a general contractor, a subcontractor, or a material supplier, understanding how these "construction liens" work is the difference between writing off a loss and putting money in the bank. In New Jersey, we don't call them mechanics liens in the official statutes anymore—they're technically "Construction Liens"—but everyone in the industry still uses the old term. ...