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Disputing a mechanic’s lien in New York

Listen to KP’s Vincent Pallaci discuss various tools for challenging a mechanic’s lien in New York. Topics include the Lien Law Section 19 facial challenge

Scaffold Law Limitations

New York Labor Law §240(1), popularly known as the Scaffold Law, provides in part that “all contractors and owners and their agents…in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning or pointing of a building or structure shall furnish

Requirement for Change Orders in Writing

Generally, all orders for change or extra work in an existing construction contract must be in writing and signed by the property owner and architect, or other designated party.  The purpose of this strict writing requirement is to

Release of Surety on Bid Bonds

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

Necessary Building Demolition

In the interest of avoiding building collapses and serious possible resulting injuries, the Administrative Code of City of New York § 26–235 provides for the sealing off of and/or destruction of dangerous structures by the city.  This provision

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