Construction liens have serious consequences for property owners; they result in a cloud on the title to the property, impede financing, disrupt the progress of a project, and lead to additional costs. How can these consequences be mitigated?

A construction lien is a mechanism by which a contractor or subcontractor that has performed work or supplied materials to a construction project, but has not been paid, may impose a security interest against the property. Contractors avail themselves of the benefits of the New Jersey Construction Lien Law (the Lien Law) to protect themselves from the risks of non-payment. 

Techniques for Preventing Lien Claims