Terence Camp is a Construction Dispute Resolution and Litigation Attorney based in New Jersey. He has practiced law for 32 years with licenses to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, federal courts, and he has been admitted pro hac vice in New York in several matters. Terence attended Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1988. He is a Partner at Marin Goodman LLP in Harrison, New York and also has a broad-scale Litigation and Entertainment Law practice. More...
You would have a claim under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act for both the contractor’s deceptions and for his regulatory violations for performing unlicensed home improvement work. A concern is collectability and there are other issues such as whether the contractor operates as an LLC or corporation. All that said, I’d be happy to discuss this matter with you. I am direct at (914)412-7261.See More...
'Interesting scenario and question. I would suggest that the aswer is, "yes and no." Would you lose your right to re-lien the project if you tried to re-file after the 90-day deadline because the property owner said they would pay if you released the lien but then didn't pay? - Yes. Are your rights gone? - well, that's a more complex question. Your lien rights? - Yes. But ... you would then appear be the victim of fraud by the property owner. In other words, the owSee More...See More...
I would agree with Mr. Schmitt, completely. You might also call the court and assigned judge's chambers' number, advise that you have been served but need a a week to obtain counsel, and see if that buys you some time. And note the correction above that you are facing an order to show cause - not called a motion. Your facts and procedural status really appear to call for attorney review and are not simply handled by any answer that could be given, See More...See More...
Yes - but, it's a very particular process. Fortunately, Levelset provides a great outline. Here you go (two links): https://www.levelset.com/blog/new-jersey-residential-mechanics-lien-convoluted-process/ https://www.levelset.com/blog/how-to-file-mechanics-lien-new-jersey/ Read carefully, then, ... read again. Terence W. Camp, Esq. Marin Goodman LSee More...See More...
Unfortunately, your fairly detailed fact and legal scenario appears to be, in my opinion, beyond the scope of what attorneys here can reasonably respond to in this forum. The matter seems to call for engagement of counsel to represent you towards efficient and effective dispute resolution upon careful review and evaluation of the documents, the history, and application of law. And the other side is likely not going to give you much cooperation or attention uSee More...See More...