Legal Question in Construction Law in New Jersey

Re: Filing a Lien Against a General Contractor

Your question is confusing, and unclear. You can only file a lien against a property. If you were paid as a sub, even if it was directly by the owner, you have no claim against a GC, only the owner does. If you were a sub or supplier, and unpaid, you can file a lien against the property, AND/OR you can sue the GC. You may not wamt to sue, just write letters, until after the project is completed, in case the GC intends to pay you later, and has the money later. On th eother hand, depending upon the GC, he may pay you only if you sue him, to avoid the litigation. If it is more than a few thousand, you may want to contact a lawyer, as there are a LOT of factors to consider.

Re: Filing a Lien Against a General Contractor

A lien attaches to the property. The landowner then becomes responsible to honor the lien when making further payments. If you already know that the general contractor has been paid, there is little purpose in filing the lien. That is especially true since you have a relationship with the landowner. Your remedy is now a direct suit against the contractor.

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