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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
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 trust funds. Proper management and disbursement of funds are essential. Understanding these responsibilities
Getting paid on a construction project in New York can sometimes be the most difficult part of the job. Finding an attorney that understands the construction industry can often be just as difficult. Kushnick Pallaci PLLC represents the
Pursuant to Article 3A of the Lien Law, beneficiaries of construction trust funds may demand that trustees of such funds produce certain books and records of the trust so that the beneficiary may verify that all expenditures by
The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently ruled, for the first time, that owners of construction projects are beneficiaries of the trust created under Article 3A of the Lien Law and, therefore, have standing to bring claims against contractors,
As contractors and attorneys become more aware of the requirements and obligations of Article 3-A of the Lien Law, otherwise known as the trust fund provisions, more and more questions arise about just what a contractor can, and
COLLECTING ON AN UNPAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Collection is a part of every business, but in the construction industry it sometimes seems like collection is 90% of the business with 10% devoted to the actual construction. If you plan
What is New York’s Lien Law Section 76? Pursuant to Lien Law Section 76, a beneficiary of a trust may, after thirty days of an unpaid trust claim, serve a demand requiring the trustee to verify the entries
In Precast Restoration Services v. Global Precast Inc. the plaintiff, a subcontractor, sued a general contractor that hired it, along with the corporation principals of the general contractor, for diversion of trust funds under New York Lien Law Article
Article 3A of the Lien Law is a potential nightmare waiting to happen for contractors. Often, the nightmare begins when the contractor is served with a Demand for a Verified Statement under Lien Law Section 76 by
In Matter of Mayrich Constr. Co. v. Oliver LLC, the Appellate Division was confronted with a trust fund diversion claim against a borrower of mortgage funds. The Court found that the mortgages at issue were obtained for the
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