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.
Related mechanic’s lien resources
These related resources provide additional guidance on New York mechanic’s liens, lien enforcement, lien itemization, and construction payment disputes.
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