How to submit a claim under New York's "Little Miller Act"
Jan 20, 2012
New York's "Little Miller Act", found in State Finance Law Section 137, requires contractors on public projects valued at over $100,000, and which are not subject to New York's Wicks Law, to post a pay...
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Top 10 Reasons that a NY Mechanic's Lien is Defective
Aug 30, 2011
A mechanic's lien must closely follow the statutes which create it in order to be valid. Often contractors prepare the mechanic's liens themselves, or hire attorneys that are not familiar with mechani...
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Bonding A Mechanic's Lien in New York
Nov 12, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010Removing the Mystery from Bonding a Mechanic's Lien
I often receive phone calls inquiring about the process for bonding a mechanic's lien. Often the caller has one of the fo...
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Lien Release Dos and Don'ts
Nov 12, 2010
If you are in the construction industry chances are at some point in time you have either asked for a lien release or been asked to sign a lien release, also known as lien waivers. But do you take the ...
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How to collect unpaid fees on a construction contract
Nov 06, 2009
Nobody wants to have to chase after a fee but it is a reality of business for most construction contractors. Having an attorney that knows the construction business can be the difference between payme...
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How to Draft a Construction Contract that Protects You in a Tough Economy
Aug 19, 2009
When money is tight you don't want to have to worry about throwing good money after bad just to get paid. Make sure that your contract is written to protect your rights if the owner doesn't pay you on...
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New York Mechanic's Lien FAQ
Jan 22, 2009
Not knowing what a mechanic's lien is can be a scary thing. Here are some answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about mechanic's liens. ...
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Someone Filed a Mechanic's Lien Against My Property - Now what?
Jan 21, 2009
Mechanic's liens are part of the business of doing construction. Inevitably, if you are involved in construction, a lien will come up. Owners sometimes panic not knowing what to do. Calm down and re...
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Someone Was Injured on My Construction Site - Now What?
Jan 21, 2009
Construction is a dangerous business and, often, workers can be hurt. Injuries can range from small bumps and bruises to life threatening catastrophic injuries. Knowing how to handle an injury on you...
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How to Hire a Home Improvement Contractor
Jan 21, 2009
Just as sure as the sun will rise things in your house will break. If you aren't a do-it-yourselfer, then you likely have to hire a contractor to come in and fix the problem. It can be an overwhelmin...
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