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About Alex Pia
Alex B. Pia joined Belkin Burden Goldman in 2021 and practices in all areas of real estate and construction litigation with an eye toward risk management and
early dispute resolution.

Mr. Pia’s practice regularly advises landlords, condo/co-op boards, developers, contractors, and operators of all sizes navigating the New York metro area’s
complex real estate and construction landscape. His representative matters include commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, rent-stabilizaMore...
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Alex Pia's Recent Answers
Dec 16, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
New YorkLicenses
Attorney at Morrison Cohen LLP
No. NYC has its own home improvement licensing application and fee. You must have an active license. Working without a license can result in forfeiting 100%
of the contract amount. There are different requirements for outside-NYC within New York State.
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Oct 6, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
New York
Attorney at Morrison Cohen LLP
A "reasonable amount of time," unless your contract says otherwise. I would sent a notice and then give an additinoal 30 days until you dispose of the
property.
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Dec 20, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
New York
Attorney at Morrison Cohen LLP
File it now. It will automatically expire after one year, but can be renewed. See More...
Dec 11, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
New YorkMechanics Lien
Attorney at Morrison Cohen LLP
You do not necessarily need a lien to file a lawsuit for breach of contract. A lien will just hold up any sales/loans/etc on the house in question. See More...
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
New JerseyMechanics Lien
Attorney at Morrison Cohen LLP
In New York, a notice of lien expires after one year. See More...