Determining the Timing of Bond Claims on Private Developments Can Be Tricky
By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
A couple of recent cases from the Court of Appeal demonstrate that the timing of filing bond claims for work performed on private developments can depend on technical issues that are out of the control of the contractor. As background, in addition to the mechanic's lien right, which must be perfected within a very short time frame, sometimes there are payment bonds recorded to protect the owner or developer from liens.