What to Do When Your Neighbor Damages Your Building in NYC During Construction
New York City construction projects often affect neighboring buildings—and not always in good ways. If your property has been damaged due to nearby construction, you
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New York City construction projects often affect neighboring buildings—and not always in good ways. If your property has been damaged due to nearby construction, you

A practical guide for New York City property owners responding to cracks, water intrusion, settlement, vibration damage, or unsafe conditions caused by construction on an adjoining property.
If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
AAA Construction Arbitration: Practical Starting Point The AAA Construction Arbitration Rules provide a procedure, but the contract and project record still drive the dispute. Parties
Choosing the Right Dispute Forum Arbitration, litigation, and mediation each solve different problems. The right choice depends on the contract, the need for discovery, urgency,
Understanding and navigating the intricacies of the New York Lien Law, including the rarely used Section 8, is crucial for contractors and material suppliers aiming
For construction industry professionals, real estate developers, and business owners, understanding New York Lien Law is crucial. This section outlines trustees’ responsibilities in managing lien
Payment Pressure and Mechanic’s Lien Strategy A mechanic’s lien can be powerful, but it should be part of a broader payment strategy. Contractors and subcontractors
In Matter of 269-273 14th St. NY Corp. v. Stein the Second Department considered whether an adjacent landowner, forced to allow access to a neighbor
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