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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
What is a public improvement lien? There are generally two types of liens in New York: a private improvement lien (filed against real property) and a public improvement lien (filed against a public fund). Pursuant to Section 5
Mechanic’s Lien Costs Often Vary by County There are a few components that make up the cost to file a mechanic’s lien: The mechanic’s lien filing fee charged by the County; The mechanic’s lien affidavit of service filing
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
“What is a mechanic’s lien discharge bond?” This question often confuses and perplexes construction professionals and inexperienced attorneys alike. Here at Kushnick Pallaci we often receive phone calls inquiring about the process for bonding a mechanic’s lien or
If you are in the construction industry in New York then chances are that at some point in time you have either asked for a “lien release” or “lien waiver” or been asked to sign one of these
“How do I file a mechanic’s lien in New York?” That might be one of the most common questions we hear here at Kushnick Pallaci day in and day out. Thankfully, the answer is that filing a mechanic’s
Lien Law Section 12 seems pretty clear but its always nice to have the Appellate Division confirm that clarity. In Munoz Trucking Corp. v. Darcon Const. Inc. Munoz apparently filed a public improvement lien that mistakenly named Darcon as the
In County Wide Flooring, Corp. v. Town of Huntington the Court was faced with a motion to discharge a public improvement lien and dismiss the foreclosure action. The contractor apparently filed two mechanic’s liens. It failed to foreclose on
One of the most effective weapons against mechanic’s lien abuse by contractors is the owner’s ability to use Lien Law Section 39 and 39-a to defend against a “willful exaggeration” of a mechanic’s lien. However, the burden of
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
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