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As of today (June 19, 2026), New York City home improvement contractors face a new compliance requirement that should immediately prompt revisions to their contract
Most New York construction professionals, developers, and property owners associate RPAPL § 881 with adjacent construction projects. The statute is frequently used to obtain court-ordered
Property owners and developers frequently rely on RPAPL § 881 when neighboring property owners refuse access needed to complete construction projects. A recent decision from
The New York Legislature is currently considering a significant amendment to New York Lien Law § 10 that would dramatically expand the time available to
In a significant decision for New York construction contractors and subcontractors alike, the Supreme Court, New York County, recently denied a petition by Tishman Construction
In a significant decision for contractors and property owners alike, the Appellate Division, Second Department, recently clarified the consequences of performing electrical work in New
If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces
In construction law, few issues are as serious—or as misunderstood—as the misappropriation of trust funds. New York’s Lien Law Article 3-A was created to protect
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Kushnick Pallaci PLLC represents contractors, owners, developers, design professionals, property stakeholders, insurers, and sureties in construction disputes throughout New York. Speak with counsel about the facts, deadlines, documents, and leverage that should shape the next move.
