Can I put a contractors lien on a property if its under a different LLC,?

[ghurty]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey

I have a customer that owes me about $12K for work done on his business premises. I am going to go place a contractors lien. However, I did a search on his property, and I believe it is owned by a different LLC which he owns as well (probably for tax reasons). Will I still be able to put a lien?

Thank you

 

[adjusterjack]

Seems to me that the person with whom you contracted is the "de facto" owner of the property regardless of the entity through which he owns the property.

Unfortunately, the lien statute isn't clear on that issue so I suggest you carefully study the statute because you have some complex obligations that go along with your ability to file a lien.

The lien itself doesn't get you any money and you have to file suit within a certain amount of time anyway or you forfeit your rights and could end up paying somebody else's attorney fees.

The statute starts at Section 2A:44A-1:

http://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2015/title-2a/

If you are not experienced with filing and properly following up on liens I strongly suggest you consult an attorney and make sure you get it right.