Construction Laws and Customs: New Jersey | Practical Law

Construction Laws and Customs: New Jersey | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to construction projects in New Jersey. This Q&A addresses state law and custom relating to public and private construction projects, including prompt payment laws, retainage, project delivery systems, contract forms and commonly negotiated terms, warranties, and licensing requirements for construction professionals. It also addresses payment and performance bonds, including any "Little Miller Acts," construction litigation statutes of limitation and pleading requirements, and the enforceability of specific clauses such as liquidated damages, limitations on liability, and no-damages-for-delay. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Construction Laws and Customs: State Q&A Tool).

Construction Laws and Customs: New Jersey

Practical Law State Q&A w-001-3178 (Approx. 31 pages)

Construction Laws and Customs: New Jersey

by Dennis A. Estis and Steven Nudelman, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, with Practical Law Real Estate
Law stated as of 31 Mar 2023New Jersey, United States
A Q&A guide to construction projects in New Jersey. This Q&A addresses state law and custom relating to public and private construction projects, including prompt payment laws, retainage, project delivery systems, contract forms and commonly negotiated terms, warranties, and licensing requirements for construction professionals. It also addresses payment and performance bonds, including any "Little Miller Acts," construction litigation statutes of limitation and pleading requirements, and the enforceability of specific clauses such as liquidated damages, limitations on liability, and no-damages-for-delay. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Construction Laws and Customs: State Q&A Tool).