A 889 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Modifies time in which lien claim form for commercial construction may be filed.

This bill extends the deadline for filing construction lien claims on commercial projects from 90 days to 240 days after the last work or materials were provided. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who work on non-residential construction projects in New Jersey. The key change modifies Section 6(2) of the Construction Lien Law, updating the filing timeframe while keeping residential project deadlines (120 days plus 10 days after arbitration) unchanged. The amendment ensures lien claims for commercial work must now be filed within 240 days of completion, rather than the previous 90-day window. This provides more time for contractors to secure payment for commercial construction services.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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