Every lien-related deadline LienWarden tracks in New Jersey — with a free calculator that turns your project dates into the actual calendar dates you must hit. Licensed by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractors — official license lookup ↗.
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| Deadline | Window | Counted from |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary notice | 30 days | first furnishing of labor or materials |
| Notice of intent to lien | 10 days | project completion / last furnishing |
| Record the mechanics lien | 90 days | project completion |
| File the enforcement (foreclosure) suit | 365 days | recording the lien |
| Payment-bond claim (public/bonded jobs) | 90 days | project completion |
| Respond to a notice of completion | 30 days | the owner's notice of completion |
Day-counts are the general rule LienWarden tracks for New Jersey; statutes carry exceptions (residential vs commercial, owner-occupied, notice methods). Always verify against the current statute.
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