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In New Jersey, everyone- general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers- must have a written contract in order to have the right to later file a construction lien. Furthermore, all change orders and contract addenda must be in writing.

THE PARTY ENTITLED TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier that provides work, services, materials, or equipment to improve privately owned real property may claim a lien on the privately owned real property to secure payment (N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-3).

A construction lien must be filed within 90 days from the date the last work was performed, or from the last date on which materials, services or equipment was provided. The construction lien must be filed with the county clerk for the county in which the property to be subject to the lien is located.

The Construction Lien Claim must be filed within 90 days after work is completed. A residential claimant should file a report with the Arbitration Association. New Jersey Statutory Law requires an original contract to have been in existence in order to file a Construction Lien Claim.

Step One: Within 90 days after the work is completed and the funds from the customer are due, the contractor must file a ?Lien Claim? form with the County Clerk in the county in which the improved property is located. This claim will need to be verified by oath.

Must first file a Notice of Unpaid Balance (NUB) and Right to File Lien with the county clerk within 60 days of the last day they provided materials or services for the project, before a construction lien can be filed against the property.