How do I start my own small business in construction?

In terms of insurance, you will likely need to consult an insurance broker. At the very least, you will need to purchase a commercial general...

If the contractor that you hired failed to properly complete the project or to complete it on time then you do not have to pay him the full...

Contractor finished work May 2007. Failed plumbing inspection. Wants to come back in Nov 2009 to finish. I owe 10%. Do I pay?

As a very general rule, you do not have to let the contractor finish the project and are not subject to any liability for failing to allow him or...

In order to challenge the validity of the amount of a mechanic's lien, or whether any money is due at all, the lienor must first foreclose on that...

What can I do if the owner bonds the lien? How can I recover my money?

It seems from your question that you filed a mechanic's lien. If the lien is bonded by the owner then you still must foreclose on your mechanic's...

What happens if I have a mechanice's lien on a house that is in foreclosure?

If a bank forecloses on a house that you have a mechanic's lien on, and the mechanic's lien was filed prior to the foreclosure action, then you...

I have been in a lagal battel for 8 years with a crooked contractor , how do i end the madness

If you have any attorney representing you in this "legal battle" then you should ask him or her why it has taken 8 years and what the best way to...

What should be my next steps?

Most home improvement contractors in New York are required by law to have written and signed agreements with their clients prior to performing home...

Legal documents lost

The above answer is a good idea. Also, some documents are filed with the State (such as the articles of organization) so you may want to check...

What are my options of getting out of my non- compete contract in New York State?

A non-compete clause is a restrictive covenant. Therefore, in order for it to be enforceable in New York the clause must be: 1) reasonably limited...