Schedule a Consultation It is not often that the Court of Appeals chimes in on issues relating to the Lien Law in New York. As construction practioners, if we get a decision a year from the State’s highest Court its exciting. So, the … Continue reading
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Court Finds Questions of Fact on Lien Challenge
In Icdia Corp. v. Visaggi (2nd Dept. January 2016) the owner defendant (the “owner”) leased the commercial premises at issue to the co-defendants. One of the co-defendants entered into a contract with the plaintiff to renovate the leased premises. Ultimately, … Continue reading
Motion to Extend NY Mechanic’s Lien Need Not be on Notice
In a March 19, 2014 decision the Second Department of the Appellate Division confirmed that, pursuant to Lien Law Section 17, an order extending a mechanic’s lien may be obtained without notice. The reason is that such an extension creates … Continue reading
What happens to a lien after a mechanic’s lien bond has been filed?
The primary reason for obtaining a mechanic’s lien discharge bond (Lien Law Section 19(4) ) is to remove the lien from the property. You may do this because you are contractually obligated to keep the property lien free (for example, … Continue reading