In short, yes, you can sue the plumber for the costs to correct the defective plumbing work. A couple of caveats for you to be aware of: 1) make...

OWNER DOES NOT PAY GC. IS GC RESPONSIBLE TO PAY SUBS. NYS LAW..

Scott's answer is correct with one caveat - "pay if paid" clauses are void in New York so even if your contract has this, you still have to pay the...

How can I do a search on a particular property to verify a mechanic's lien?

In New York, mechanic's liens are recorded on a county-by-county basis. Therefore, there is no central database in New York that shows all...

Can a personal judgment against construction company owner affect construction surety bond in progress?

You need to provide a lot more information to be able to answer this question. However, in general the construction principal will need to review...

You should absolutely have an attorney review the contract before signing. Given that it is for new construction, you should look for an attorney...

Is there a white collar criminal NY statute designed primarily to reach contractors who take money and fail to complete a job?

Yes, there is potential criminal liability for the contractor. Under Article 3A of New York's Lien Law, a contractor that takes funds and then...

Are there any laws or stipulations against a contractor having his lawyer attend a normal construction progress meeting?

There is no legal requirement to allow a lawyer to attend a construction progress meeting. I say that but caution you that it can be changed by...

The mechanical lien that we posted in NY was discharged by defendant's Surety. Can I still collect? what are my options

Once a mechanic's lien is discharged by the posting of a bond you can still sue upon the lien to recover your debt. However, the process is a bit...

What can I do?

Outside of the five boroughs and Long Island very few counties in New York require a home improvement contractor to be licensed (Putnam, Rockland...

What can I do?

Outside of the five boroughs and Long Island very few counties in New York require a home improvement contractor to be licensed (Putnam, Rockland...