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What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry. Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is
Click the link below for a free sample form of a final lien waiver in New York. This is provided for informational purposes only. You
Click below to view a free sample form for a mechanic’s lien in New York: Click Here to Download Free PDF Form
What is a public improvement lien? There are generally two types of liens in New York: a private improvement lien (filed against real property) and
How long does a mechanic’s lien last? A mechanic’s lien is valid for a period of one year from recording. How do I extend a
What is Section 38 of the New York Lien Law? Pursuant to Section 38 of the Lien Law, an owner or general contractor can force
If you are performing construction work in New York City there is a very good chance that you will have to perform a preconstruction survey
What is a Home Improvement Contractor License? Many jurisdictions in New York require those that perform Home Improvement work to hold a Home Improvement Contractor
What is Consumer Affairs? Contractors providing “home improvement” services in Suffolk County are required to hold a “home improvement” contractor’s license. Home Improvement Contractors licenses
What is Section 38 of the New York Lien Law? Pursuant to Section 38 of the Lien Law, an owner or general contractor can force a lienor to “itemize” a mechanic’s lien that it has filed. To demand
If you are performing construction work in New York City there is a very good chance that you will have to perform a preconstruction survey and/or perform monitoring of neighboring properties. The preconstruction survey and the monitoring often
What is a Home Improvement Contractor License? Many jurisdictions in New York require those that perform Home Improvement work to hold a Home Improvement Contractor License. This is especially true in New York City and Long Island. In
What is Consumer Affairs? Contractors providing “home improvement” services in Suffolk County are required to hold a “home improvement” contractor’s license. Home Improvement Contractors licenses are issued by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Definition of a Payment Bond When we talk about security for paying a contractor or supplier the first thing that often comes to mind is a mechanic’s lien. But mechanic’s liens aren’t the only method of securing payment
Mechanic’s Lien Costs Often Vary by County There are a few components that make up the cost to file a mechanic’s lien: The mechanic’s lien filing fee charged by the County; The mechanic’s lien affidavit of service filing
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
When a property owner receives a mechanic’s lien the first question they ask is usually “how do I get rid of this lien?” Well if the mechanic’s lien is “valid on its face” and you want to challenge the
“What is a mechanic’s lien discharge bond?” This question often confuses and perplexes construction professionals and inexperienced attorneys alike. Here at Kushnick Pallaci we often receive phone calls inquiring about the process for bonding a mechanic’s lien or
If you are in the construction industry in New York then chances are that at some point in time you have either asked for a “lien release” or “lien waiver” or been asked to sign one of these
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