It would seem like a basic tenant of the Lien Law but the Second Department recently reaffirmed the principle that in order to file a mechanic’s lien on account of a public improvement in New York the lienor must be a “person furnishing materials” towards to construction of a public improvement. The case is Matter of Heavy Constr. Co. Inc. v. Metro Constr. Equities, Inc.
Common Suffolk County Code Violations for Contractors — What You Need to Know
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