Have you ever worked on a public construction project for the federal government? How about a public construction project for the State of New York or even a local municipality? If so, then you may know that you cannot file … Continue reading
Category Archives: Payment Bond Claims
Legislature Bans Contract Provision Requiring Subcontractor to Exhaust All Remedies Before Filing Bond Claim
The New York State Legislature recently amended Section 5-322.1 of the General Obligations Law to declare that any contract provision which requires a subcontractor to exhaust all other remedies prior to filing a claim on a payment bond is void … Continue reading
Bonds under the Miller Act
Bonds under the Miller Act The Miller Act (40 U.S.C.A §§ 3131 et seq.) applies to almost every federal government construction project that is over $100,000. Exempt from the Miller act requirements are certain Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast … Continue reading
Mechanic’s Liens Miller Act Claim Rights and Deadlines
We spend so much time talking about mechanic’s liens that we sometimes overlook the equivalent tool available to contractors and suppliers on federal projects – claims under the Miller Act. Of course, we have (see here). The Miller Act’s requirements are … Continue reading
