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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
In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC — New York Construction Law Attorneys A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, offers a sharp warning to contractors
When it comes to building maintenance in New York City, few compliance requirements are as significant—or as complex—as Local Law 11, also known as the
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC | www.nyconstructionlaw.com Introduction If you’re starting a construction project in New York—whether it’s a major commercial build or a residential renovation—you’ll
For home improvement contractors working in Suffolk County, compliance with local consumer protection laws is not optional — it’s a business necessity. The Suffolk County
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction—and also one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. If you’re
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
In Casa Redimix Concrete Corp. v. Cosner Construction Corp. the Appellate Division, First Department, looked at a case where the trial court awarded judgment in favor of hte plaintiff subcontractor and against the defendant general contractor and the
In Mount Vernon City School District v. Nova Casualty Company, recently decided by the Appellate Division, Second Department, a school district hired an HVAC contractor to perform certain construction. As part of the contract, the HVAC contractor obtained a
A surety is no longer liable on a bid bond obligation once the contractor fulfills its obligations under the bid bond. This may occur when the selected bidder enters into a contract with the property owner, when a
Liens against property or public funds may be removed by a discharge of the lien. One method to discharge a ny mechanic’s lien is by discharging through a bond or deposit. N.Y. Lien Law §19. To discharge a
Generally, the surety will not become liable on a bid bond unless or until the contractor has the legal obligation to enter into the specified contract and subsequently fails to meet those obligations and requirements under the contract.
In a typical surety relationship there are four parties that arise when a bond is executed: the principal, indemnitor, obligee, and surety. The principal is the party that obtains the bond, and the bond will secure the principal’s
Public owners, and many private owners, will require contractors to submit bid bonds with their bids for construction projects. Bid bonds are used to secure the obligation of the successful bidder to enter into the contract as bid.
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