Schedule a Consultation When a property owner receives a mechanic’s lien the first question they ask is usually “how do I get rid of this lien?” Well if the mechanic’s lien is “valid on its face” and you want to challenge the validity of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lien Law Section 59
Reasonableness of Lien Not a “facial defect”
Rare Lien Commentary from Court of Appeals It is not often that the Court of Appeals chimes in on issues relating to the Lien Law in New York. As construction practitioners, if we get a decision a year from the … Continue reading
Only Facial Defects are Ripe for Summary Disposition of a Mechanic’s Lien in New York
Far and away the biggest complaint about mechanic’s liens is that the money is not owed. Unfortunately for those in New York, that is an issue that does not bring about a challenge under Lien Law Section 19. The reason … Continue reading
Using Lien Law Section 59 to Challenge a NY Mechanic’s Lien
Perhaps the most common reason that someone chooses to challenge a mechanic’s lien is that they believe that the amount of the lien is incorrect. Sometimes the person challenging the lien does not believe that the lienor is due anything. … Continue reading