Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
New York City, the concrete jungle where dreams are built, is a hotbed for construction activity. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner, understanding
Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more
What is underpinning? Underpinning is the process of installing a new “foundation” under your existing foundation as a means of structural support. It is typically
For more than a year construction attorneys from across the United States that are members of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Construction Industry Forum have
The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision in Rad and D’Aprile, Inc. v. Arnell Construction Corp. where they analyzed the enforceability of liquidating agreements.
Two Nassau County home owners were sued by a contractor that filed a mechanic’s lien against their property and claimed it was not paid in
What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry. Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is
Click the link below for a free sample form of a final lien waiver in New York. This is provided for informational purposes only. You
Click below to view a free sample form for a mechanic’s lien in New York: Click Here to Download Free PDF Form
Two Nassau County home owners were sued by a contractor that filed a mechanic’s lien against their property and claimed it was not paid in full. The owners denied the contractor was owed any money and, in fact,
What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry. Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is almost always not binding. Mediation can always be voluntarily agreed to by the
Click the link below for a free sample form of a final lien waiver in New York. This is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before using a lien waiver. Download a free
Click below to view a free sample form for a mechanic’s lien in New York: Click Here to Download Free PDF Form
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
How long does a mechanic’s lien last? A mechanic’s lien is valid for a period of one year from recording. How do I extend a mechanic’s lien on a single family dwelling? To extend a mechanic’s lien on
What is Section 38 of the New York Lien Law? Pursuant to Section 38 of the Lien Law, an owner or general contractor can force a lienor to “itemize” a mechanic’s lien that it has filed. To demand
If you are performing construction work in New York City there is a very good chance that you will have to perform a preconstruction survey and/or perform monitoring of neighboring properties. The preconstruction survey and the monitoring often
What is a Home Improvement Contractor License? Many jurisdictions in New York require those that perform Home Improvement work to hold a Home Improvement Contractor License. This is especially true in New York City and Long Island. In
What is Consumer Affairs? Contractors providing “home improvement” services in Suffolk County are required to hold a “home improvement” contractor’s license. Home Improvement Contractors licenses are issued by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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