Whats the difference between a construction lien and a mechanics lien?
Answer – Before the law changed in 1993, construction liens were called mechanic’s liens in New Jersey. These days, locally, the term mechanics lien is used in the context of public projects, and is more correctly termed a municipal mechanics lien. A construction lien on a private project is enforced by foreclosure and sale of the improved property, while enforcement of a municipal mechanics lien results in a judgment against money still owing by the municipal project owner under the construction contract.
