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For home improvement contractors working in Suffolk County, compliance with local consumer protection laws is not optional — it’s a business necessity. The Suffolk County
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction—and also one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. If you’re
Construction projects are complex—especially in a place like Long Island, where strict regulations, tight timelines, and high-dollar investments are the norm. Whether you’re a general
New York City construction projects often affect neighboring buildings—and not always in good ways. If your property has been damaged due to nearby construction, you
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If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
Effectively navigating the complexities of construction disputes demands a comprehensive understanding of the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These rules provide
Navigating the complexities of construction dispute resolution requires a keen understanding of the available pathways, each with its unique benefits and drawbacks. The choice between
Understanding and navigating the intricacies of the New York Lien Law, including the rarely used Section 8, is crucial for contractors and material suppliers aiming
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
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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
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
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
Contained within Article 3A of the New York Lien Law are some of the most dangerous legal requirements a general contractor will ever see. Many general contractors have heard of the Lien Law “trust fund” obligations, but only
Pursuant to Lien Law § 76, any beneficiary of a trust holding a trust claim is entitled, upon request, after the expiration of 30 days from the date that his trust claim became payable, to either examine the
In Mount Vernon City School District v. Nova Casualty Company, recently decided by the Appellate Division, Second Department, a school district hired an HVAC contractor to perform certain construction. As part of the contract, the HVAC contractor obtained a
In Inter Metal Fabricators, Inc. v. HRH Construction, the Appellate Division affirmed a finding that the lienor had willfully exaggerated its mechanic’s lien. While findings of willful exaggeration are “rare”, it appears from this decision that the lienor
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