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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
Meta Description: If your property was damaged by adjacent construction in New York City, learn your rights and how a construction attorney in NYC can
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
Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more about construction license agreements here: What is a “construction license access agreement?”
What is underpinning? Underpinning is the process of installing a new “foundation” under your existing foundation as a means of structural support. It is typically necessary when your neighbor is developing their property and their new foundation (and
Building in New York is tough and its expensive. Building in the close confines found in many parts of New York often adds an additional problem: you may need to access your neighbor’s property to perform part of
Performing construction in New York City can often involve working in tight quarters. As a result, it is often necessary to enter your neighbor’s property in order to perform the work and, perhaps more importantly, to erect protection
When the Court of Appeals decision in Yenem Corp. v. 281 Broadway came down in 2012 it signaled a potential avalanche of strict liability claims against persons that “cause an excavation to be made.” The question remained: who causes an
In close urban construction environments, such as those encountered in New York City every day, underpinning is inevitably required on many projects. Since almost every parcel of land has at least three adjoining properties (one in the rear
In densely populated metropolitan areas such as New York City, contractors will often encounter situations where they have to install underpinning on an adjacent property in order to prevent, or limit, damaging it during construction operations that excavate
The New York State Court of Appeals, in its 2009 decision in Pioneer Towers Owners Ass’n v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Company, held that damage to a building caused by excavation work being conducted on an adjacent
The construction industry is dangerous. Major construction accidents can involve both a risk to life and property damage that can sometimes reach liability in the millions of dollars. In tight urban environments, like New York City, the risk
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
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