New Jersey § 2a:44-166
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-166, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-166.
A rentor shall be entitled to a lien on machinery and other chattels to the extent
of the rentee's interest therein for the amount of unpaid rent, from the date the
rent is unpaid. Such lien hereby created shall have priority and be paramount to any title, lien,
interest, mortgage, judgment or other encumbrance created or acquired after machinery
or other chattels are placed in the premises. Such priority shall extend only to the amount of unpaid rent for not more than 6
months.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-166
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Section 2a:44-166 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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