Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

Re: Putting a lien on a house

Probably if it is done quickly. A lien is appropriate if the item was identified to the contract, delivered by you to the site for use there, or otherwise specifically intended for that contract. If you just sold the item to the contractor for his inventory without retaining a security interest in it, a construction lien might not be permitted.

Assuming that a lien is permitted under the circumstances, it must be filed within 90 days of the day on which the last materials were provided (exclusive of any warranty replacements). That's not a lot of time expecially since your lawyer probably needs time to prepare and file the papers.

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