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Can I file a lien?

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Im a fencing subtractor and finished a project back in September of 2021 and the company has not paid me as of yet. I already did the Notice of Intent with you all and Nothing. Also hired a lawyer who sent a letter and Nothing. Thousands of dollars paid to lawyer for nothing to happen. What can I do next that wont cost more $$$ and get paid from this company. Frustrated!!!!

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Aug 28, 2022

If you completed the work in September of 2021, you no longer have the ability to lien the New Jersey property. If you have a valid enforcable agreement with the owner of the improved property or the general contractor, you could sue the other party for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, etc. 

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Sep 16, 2022

I agree. At this point, your only option would appear to be fiilng a lawsuit to collect damages for breach of contract, as my colleague pointed out. You should confer with an attorney beforehand, because it might make a difference whether the property is commercial or residential, and to identify all the parties that you would be obligated to name in any claim. 

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