How to file a public improvement lien in New York
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
March 15, 2018
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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
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
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
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
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
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
Definition of a Payment Bond When we talk about security for paying a contractor or supplier the first thing that often comes to mind is
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
Building in New York is tough and its expensive. Building in the close confines found in many parts of New York often adds an additional
Subcontractors may be protected against damages a property owner is at fault for through an agreement with the contractor. The contractor and subcontractor may arrange that the contractor will reimburse the subcontractor for damages it sustains at the
General Business Law § 777-a provides for a housing merchant implied warranty in the contract of sale for all new homes, which survives the passing of title. Pursuant to the statute, the home must be free from all
The liability of architects and engineers is most commonly found in the areas of either contract or negligence, depending upon who was damaged and the basis of the claim. Owners, who usually have a direct contract with architects
Construction contracts typically included a list of causes that allow the owner to terminate the contract either for cause or for convenience. Contractors are also given the right to terminate the contract for cause under certain circumstances. The
A contractor may be found liable for an act of negligence which results in the creation of a dangerous condition upon a public street or sidewalk . A contractor may be required to indemnify their employer when their
Mistakes often occur when preparing a bid for a construction contract. Usually, a mistake comes in the form of incorrectly adding figures or inaccurate transfer of figures from calculation sheets to bid proposal sheets. Furthermore, specifications may be
Despite the inclusion of a “no damages for delay” clause in a construction contract, parties to the contract may still be able to recover for damages they incur as a result of project delays. While various parties include
As the party with the ultimate responsibility for a construction project, an owner has statutory and common-law obligations to protect workers from accidents that are capable of being anticipated. However, an owner does not have an obligation to
Prompt written notice of any act or event that caused delay is often required and usually contained in construction contracts, and may be a condition precedent to request an extension of time, to not complete the work as
Acceleration is a means by which work that is behind schedule is caught up to the contract completion date. There are many methods to achieve acceleration, such as placing extra laborers on the job, working overtime, obtaining more
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