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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,
A contractor’s obligations towards construction safety are similar to that of an owner’s, but are more extensive. Not only are contractors obligated to provide safe job sites, they must also provide workers with safe equipment, tools, and safety
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
Delay damages are usually difficult to prove with absolute certainty, and it is the party claiming the injury that has the burden of proving the damages claimed. However, the impossibility of determining the precise amount of damages or
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
On August 27, 2010, New York Governor David Paterson signed the New York Construction Industry Fair Play Act, which seeks to curtail the misclassification of employees as independent contractors in the construction industry. The Fair Play Act may
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
It is a general rule that a party must fulfill its contractual obligations within the contract period unless performance is rendered impossible by an act of God, the law, or another party, and unforeseen difficulties in construction will
Claims Made by an Obligee When an obligee makes a claim under a performance bond, more often than not it will be seeking the completion of the work by the surety, or funding for the completion of a
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