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New Jersey Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
New Jersey requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.
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New Jersey is High Risk for Suppliers
New Jersey is High Risk for Suppliers New Jersey has complex requirements for residential projects, including a Notice of Unpaid Balance (NUB) arbitration process that must be initiated within 60 days of last furnishing.
New Jersey Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice | Notice of Unpaid Balance — within 60 days of last furnishing (residential) | For residential projects (NUB). |
| Lien Filing | 90 days from last furnishing (non-residential) | For non-residential projects. |
| Enforcement | 1 year from last furnishing | Suit to enforce must be filed within 1 year. |
| Statutes | N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq. |
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New Jersey Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice Notice of Unpaid Balance — within 60 days of last furnishing (residential) For residential projects (NUB). Lien Filing 90 days from last furnishing (non-residential) For non-residential projects. Enforcement 1 year from last furnishing Suit to enforce must be filed within 1 year. Statutes N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.
Missing the NUB (Residential)
Failing to file the Notice of Unpaid Balance within 60 days on residential projects invalidates lien rights.
Late Lien Filing
For non-residential projects, the lien must be filed within 90 days of last furnishing.
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Enforcement must occur within 1 year from last furnishing.
When is the Notice of Unpaid Balance due?
Within 60 days of last furnishing (residential).
When must the lien be filed?
90 days from last furnishing (non-residential).
What is the enforcement period?
1 year from last furnishing.
What statutes apply?
N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Late Lien Filing
For non-residential projects, the lien must be filed within 90 days of last furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
90 days from last furnishing (non-residential).
What is the enforcement period?
1 year from last furnishing.
What statutes apply?
N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.
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