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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
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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
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Building owners are able to commence proceedings under Article 78 to seek review of a determination of a building permit. Prior to such application, however, the building owner must exhaust all administrative remedies within the department, pursuant to
Aside from their responsibility to act in a reasonably prudent manner toward employees, subcontractors, and contractors, architects and engineers also run the risk of being sued by a third party should their negligent work be the cause of
A party participating in the completion of a project is generally only responsible for the portion of the project over which it has control. For example, a contractor who manufactures a product following the plans and specifications of
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
A landowner who engages in activities that may cause injury to persons on adjoining premises undoubtedly owes those persons a duty to take reasonable precautions to avoid injuring them or causing damage to their property. This duty applies
Under New York law, actions to recover for an injury to property or person have a statute of limitations of three years from the date of the damage. It is difficult to reconcile these time limitations with the
Bonds under the Miller Act The Miller Act (40 U.S.C.A §§ 3131 et seq.) applies to almost every federal government construction project that is over $100,000. Exempt from the Miller act requirements are certain Army, Navy, Air Force,
Generally, the surety will not become liable on a bid bond unless or until the contractor has the legal obligation to enter into the specified contract and subsequently fails to meet those obligations and requirements under the contract.
In 1969, New York joined a majority of other jurisdictions which hold that one who engages in blasting work will be responsible for any injury to neighboring properties caused by the blasting, regardless of fault. In Spano v.
Construction Arbitration or Construction Litigation? Recent developments have cast doubt on the prior concepts that made construction arbitration so popular. Many Builders say arbitration is faster and cheaper than litigation. But homeowner and consumer groups, including Consumers Union,
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