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NY Home improvement contract -- What do I need to prevent Mechanic's Lien?

Vincent's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

The prior answer is correct and there is nothing you can put into a contract with a general contractor in New York in order to prevent...

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If i put out a lein does that stop the person from working until i get paid

Vincent's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

There are two parts to your question: 1) filing a mechanic's lien against property does not stop the project; and 2) you can file a mechanic's lien...

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Can a restaurant contractor in NYS file a lien against the building without a contract and if we have proof of his malpractice?

Vincent's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

I think the most simple answer to your main question is "YES." A contractor can always file a mechanic's lien against property when he or she is...

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Can i be charged with theft of services

Vincent's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

This is a common situation in a home improvement contract. If a deposit is not returned then you have to look to the language of the contract. ...

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Homeowner will not pay general contractor for work completed. Any options other than a mechanics lein?

Vincent's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

You have 4 months to file a mechanic's lien against a single family dwelling in New York. Of course that doesn't sound like it is much help to you...

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I have been severed an Order to show Cause to cancel a mechanic's lien, I cannot afford an attorney. Reply needs to be E filed.

Vincent's answer | Answered on May 17, 2012

It entirely depends upon what the Order to Show Cause seeks. If they are seeking to cancel a mechanic's lien it could be under Lien Law Section...

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To foreclose a mechanics lien can it be filed by someone who is not an attorney when all the paperwork is prepared by an attorne

Vincent's answer | Answered on May 17, 2012

A mechanic's lien foreclosure action is full of procedural mine fields. A corporation or an LLC must file the foreclosure action through an...

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I had my kitchen renovated and was given an estimate but no signed contract. can a lien be put on my house if she went over?

Vincent's answer | Answered on May 05, 2012

New York law requires certain minimum items to be in a contract for home improvement. These minimum elements include that the contract be in...

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I would like to know how to remove a lien put on my apartment given the below circumstances.

Vincent's answer | Answered on May 02, 2012

Each mechanic's lien is different and there aren't enough facts in your question to provide you with an "answer." I suggest you review these...

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Is there a general condominium law that overides a provision in my purchase contract that the sponsor is not liable for

Vincent's answer | Answered on April 18, 2012

The General Business Law provides certain minimum warranties that must be provided in new constructions. Even if your contract provides less...

Vincent Thomas Pallaci's Answers (308)

NY Home improvement contract -- What do I need to prevent Mechanic's Lien?

If i put out a lein does that stop the person from working until i get paid

Can a restaurant contractor in NYS file a lien against the building without a contract and if we have proof of his malpractice?

Can i be charged with theft of services

Homeowner will not pay general contractor for work completed. Any options other than a mechanics lein?

I have been severed an Order to show Cause to cancel a mechanic's lien, I cannot afford an attorney. Reply needs to be E filed.

To foreclose a mechanics lien can it be filed by someone who is not an attorney when all the paperwork is prepared by an attorne

I had my kitchen renovated and was given an estimate but no signed contract. can a lien be put on my house if she went over?

I would like to know how to remove a lien put on my apartment given the below circumstances.

Is there a general condominium law that overides a provision in my purchase contract that the sponsor is not liable for