Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
The New York Legislature is currently considering a significant amendment to New York Lien Law § 10 that would dramatically expand the time available to
In a significant decision for New York construction contractors and subcontractors alike, the Supreme Court, New York County, recently denied a petition by Tishman Construction
In a significant decision for contractors and property owners alike, the Appellate Division, Second Department, recently clarified the consequences of performing electrical work in New
If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces
In construction law, few issues are as serious—or as misunderstood—as the misappropriation of trust funds. New York’s Lien Law Article 3-A was created to protect
In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC — New York Construction Law Attorneys A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, offers a sharp warning to contractors
When it comes to building maintenance in New York City, few compliance requirements are as significant—or as complex—as Local Law 11, also known as the
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC | www.nyconstructionlaw.com Introduction If you’re starting a construction project in New York—whether it’s a major commercial build or a residential renovation—you’ll
The New York Legislature is currently considering a significant amendment to New York Lien Law § 10 that would dramatically expand the time available to file a mechanic’s lien. If enacted, the proposal would represent one of the
“How do I file a mechanic’s lien in New York?” That might be one of the most common questions we hear here at Kushnick Pallaci day in and day out. Thankfully, the answer is that filing a mechanic’s
Lien Law Section 12 seems pretty clear but its always nice to have the Appellate Division confirm that clarity. In Munoz Trucking Corp. v. Darcon Const. Inc. Munoz apparently filed a public improvement lien that mistakenly named Darcon as the
In County Wide Flooring, Corp. v. Town of Huntington the Court was faced with a motion to discharge a public improvement lien and dismiss the foreclosure action. The contractor apparently filed two mechanic’s liens. It failed to foreclose on
One of the most effective weapons against mechanic’s lien abuse by contractors is the owner’s ability to use Lien Law Section 39 and 39-a to defend against a “willful exaggeration” of a mechanic’s lien. However, the burden of
Rare Lien Commentary from Court of Appeals It is not often that the Court of Appeals chimes in on issues relating to the Lien Law in New York. As construction practitioners, if we get a decision a year
Downloand this free quick reference guide for Importat Payment Recover Deadlines in the New York Construction Industry. Click Deadlines to download the PDF file now.
In Icdia Corp. v. Visaggi (2nd Dept. January 2016) the owner defendant (the “owner”) leased the commercial premises at issue to the co-defendants. One of the co-defendants entered into a contract with the plaintiff to renovate the leased
A mechanic’s lien in New York lasts for one year from the date of filing. In order to extend a mechanic’s lien on single family dwellings and certain other liens, a motion to extend a mechanic’s lien is
The primary reason for obtaining a mechanic’s lien discharge bond (Lien Law Section 19(4) ) is to remove the lien from the property. You may do this because you are contractually obligated to keep the property lien free
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