Extending a Mechanic’s Lien in New York
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
March 13, 2018
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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
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
Many construction contracts include a No Damage for Delay provision, which purports to excuse an owner from contractual liability for any damages due to delay caused by the owner, its agents, or other contractors under its supervision. Contractors
A non-excusable delay is caused by a contractor. Therefore, a contractor that is responsible for the delay will not be entitled to an extension of time or delay damages for the delay that it has caused. Causes associated
Absent a No Damage for Delay Clause in a construction contract, compensable delays will entitle a contractor to a time extension and sometimes even additional compensation. Compensable delays are usually caused by some act or omission by the
The General Municipal Law and competitive-bidding statutes set forth procedures for advertising bids on public-owned construction projects. New York General Municipal Law § 103, for example, requires advertisements for public contracts to be published in newspapers allocated to
Public owners, and many private owners, will require contractors to submit bid bonds with their bids for construction projects. Bid bonds are used to secure the obligation of the successful bidder to enter into the contract as bid.
New York General Municipal Law § 101 New York General Municipal Law § 101, known as Wicks Law, provides that when the total cost of contract work for the erection, construction, reconstruction, or alteration of a public building
Contracts that are procured through fraud often allow the innocent party to rescind the contract if the parties can be placed in the position that they would have been in prior to the contracting. Also, if a party
Purchase orders and supply contracts are often the last contracts signed, and material suppliers are usually the last parties to be contacted on a construction project. However, suppliers are a very important aspect of any construction operation, as
Construction contracts under New York law are usually distinguishable by the methods of determining the final contract price. To encourage parties to meet the goal of quality construction at the lowest possible price in order to make a
Introduction to Water Intrusion The protection of the exterior and interior aspects of a building from unwanted water, moisture and mold is a function of the integrity of the “building envelope”. Water intrusion, which is a breach and
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