# N.J. Stat. § 54:5-10: Judicial proceedings affect liens only when lis pendens filed

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 54:5-10
- **Heading:** Judicial proceedings affect liens only when lis pendens filed
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 54 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-10

## Text

No judicial proceeding shall operate to stay the enforcement of any municipal lien, unless the court shall so order, nor unless due notice of the order describing the land and naming the owner shall be filed as a notice of lis pendens in the office of the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as the case may be, of the county where the lands are situate. Amended by L.1953, c. 51, p. 898, s. 30.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-2 "Land" , "municipality" and "municipal lien" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-3 Construction as remedial legislation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-4 Deputy may act for officer; officer liable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-5 Affidavits; perjury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-6 Unpaid taxes a continuous lien; penalties and costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-7 Assessments for municipal improvements, continuous liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-8 Other liens; when effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-9 Municipal liens paramount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-10 Judicial proceedings affect liens only when lis pendens filed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-11 Official designated to examine records, certify unpaid municipal liens; immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-12 Certificate as to taxes and other liens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-13 Certificate to include statement of municipal liens, tax sales and assessments under Farmland Assessment Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-14 Schedule of fees for searches](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-14.md)

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