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Construction disputes in New Jersey can involve defective workmanship, contractor licensing violations, mechanic's liens, and more. Learn about your legal options and how the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont can help protect your property and your investment.

Spring work begins in January with paperwork. New Jersey regulates residential home improvement through the Consumer Fraud Act, the Home Improvement Practices regulations, and the Home Improvement Contractors Registration Act. These rules set who may perform the work, what must appear in the contract, what disclosures are mandatory, and how changes must be documented. Courts enforce these requirements strictly. Noncompliance exposes contractors to treble damages and fee shift