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For construction industry professionals, real estate developers, and business owners, understanding New York Lien Law crucial. This section outlines trustees’ responsibilities in managing lien law
Navigating the complexities of the New York construction industry requires not only technical expertise but also a keen understanding of construction payment security. As a
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
Listen to KP’s Vincent Pallaci discuss various tools for challenging a mechanic’s lien in New York. Topics include the Lien Law Section 19 facial challenge
In our continuing series of videos discussing violations issued by the Suffolk County Office of Consumer Affairs KP’s Vincent Pallaci breaks down the potential viola
Listen to Kushnick Pallaci PLLC’s managing Member Vincent Pallaci breakdown and explain the face of a violation received from the Suffolk County Office of Consumer
Navigating legal and insurance considerations is essential for mitigating liabilities and safeguarding against potential risks associated with adjacent property construction. Understanding contractual obligations, insurance coverage
Implementing best practices for monitoring adjacent property construction promotes proactive risk management, enhances project efficiency, and minimizes adverse impacts on neighboring properties. By integrating comprehensive
Negotiating a construction contract can be a complex and crucial process that significantly impacts the success of your project. Whether you’re a property owner, developer,
In Pioneer Tower Owners Association v. State Farm (a case handled by Kushnick Pallaci) the Court of Appeals limited the application of the “earth movement”exclusion in an insurance policy by holding that the exclusion did not apply to “man
When entering into a contract to do work, it is generally the obligation of the property owner to disclose to the contractor any conditions that may affect the completion of the project. A later finding of unexpected property
In general, when the property adjacent to a construction site is damaged as a result of the work being done, the contractor is required to indemnify the property owner for any claims brought against him for the damage
Prior to the excavation of any location, a contractor has the responsibility of ensuring that his work will not damage any underground utilities near the work site. Discovery of local buried cables, sewer lines, natural gas pipes and
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.
In New York, even assuming that an indemnity provision of a construction contract was broad enough to require a contractor to indemnify a utility company from damages associated to the utility company’s own negligence, the indemnity provision will
Beginning April 15, 2010, contractors that are performing underpinning or rock blasting as part of earthwork must include the approximate date these activities will commence when notifying the New York City Department of Buildings. All contractors with permits
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