In your situation, like most situations where construction is potentially defective, the first thing to do is review your contract. There may be...

Damage to neighboring properties during construction in New York City can, unfortunately, be quite common. There are many factors to consider in...

Construction site next door. Who can I call to see where my property line ends. To make sure they are not building to close

A surveyor will be able to tell you exactly where your property line ends. In many, if not most, instances, owners are permitted to develop their...

A copy of the contract, lien waiver and cancelled checks should be sufficient to establish that the full contract was paid in full. Generally,...

Is there a timeframe a Homeowner to ask for a itemization of goods/labor when a Mechanics Lien is filed & is there a form/format

When a mechanic's lien is filed in New York the the general contractor or owner against whom the lien was filed may serve a demand, pursuant to...

This is a facade restoration job. Can a Contractor sue the client and the architect for not being paid?

In very general terms, if a contractor is not paid in New York for work that was properly performed then the contractor may sue the customer/client...

How much is it for a civil attorney to look over a contract?

Most attorneys would charge hourly to review a contract. If your dispute is $300 it will likely not be cost effective to hire an attorney to...

Neighbor taking off bracing off my cinderblock wall?

In New York City (and everywhere else in New York) when your neighbor performs construction it is possible that your property will be damaged. It...

I live in Albany NY. Dealing with a poorly installed roof. How long does cont. have to file lien?

A contractor in New York has 4 months to file a lien for work on a single family dwelling and 8 months on other private projects. The time starts...

A discharge of lien takes a few minutes to prepare.