New Jersey news:

Under New Jersey lien law, notice of filing must be sent to the property owner. When that owner is a corporation, be sure it's sent to the right address.

Mechanics liens often survive bankruptcy proceedings, but outcomes vary from state to state. In a recent case out of New Jersey, two material suppliers had their claims tossed aside because...

In order to work on a public project, be it local, state, or federal, a general contractor must obtain surety bonds. These bonds protect the awarding authority by ensuring the...

Procedural requirements regularly put mechanics liens in jeopardy. Specifically, missed deadlines often lead to dead liens. Because courts strictly adhere to statutory requirements, it is important to understand exactly what...

Relationships between insurers and insureds are always touch and go. Claims become especially tricky when made for defective work. Depending on the type of policy and the exceptions and exclusions...

Mechanics liens are rather simple. Generally, if you contribute to the improvement of property, you are entitled to a mechanics lien on the property. The lien gives you an ownership...

Over the summer, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) revised the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. Some changes are rather modest, while others will have a great impact on...

Nearly two years ago, The Construction Payment Blog asked the question: “Does the Green Building Industry Have Fewer Mechanics Lien Rights?” This is a complex question, and one with no...

The New Jersey Builder’s Association excitedly announced recent changes to the New Jersey Construction Lien Law by stating that “after 16 years, a much needed revision t o the New...

Believe it or not, the Internet is full of really great news and information about mechanics liens…and it gets fuller by the hour.  Literally. Here at the Construction Payment Blog...