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New York Lien Waivers Questions
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What can I do if the contractor fraudulently filled out lien waivers for subcontractor stating thatthey were paid, when in fact subcontractor was not paid. Can
we get summary judgement in this case, so that it is not a long legal process?
New Yorkwe get summary judgement in this case, so that it is not a long legal process?
I often hire fabricators to build fixtures off-site and then bring them on-site for final installation, outside the scope of a General Contractor. Because I have
hired them directly and have receipt of payment, do I need to use a lien waiver?
New Yorkhired them directly and have receipt of payment, do I need to use a lien waiver?
We are a general contractor and the client asked for lien waivers from us along with the subcontractors. We usually mark up the subcontractors' costs, so
the lien waivers would reveal to the client what we actually pay the subcontractors. Is there a way to avoid this?
New Yorkthe lien waivers would reveal to the client what we actually pay the subcontractors. Is there a way to avoid this?
Hi, Do I need to sign a waiver of lien to get a payment released to me? I am disputing the amount and they will not release payment unless the waiver is
signed for the lower amount. Is there a way to dispute it and get payment less the disputed amount? This is for NYS DOT contract. I am the sub...Read More
New Yorksigned for the lower amount. Is there a way to dispute it and get payment less the disputed amount? This is for NYS DOT contract. I am the sub...Read More
Hi Im a GC in NYC I just signed A101, and Owner wants me to sign a lien waiver for deposit/mobilization money. Any specific form to sign for that? Thank you
Peter
New YorkPeter
What should I get when the job is completed from the contractor who worked on my house
New YorkHere is the situation: I am the GC and one of my sub-contractors has not paid their supplier. Now that supplier is demanding payment. I want to ensure that
he will not come after me or my client. Please help!
New Yorkhe will not come after me or my client. Please help!
Hi we sent a lien waver to our subcontractor to be signed, their manager signed the document on October 30th and the Notary signed and stamped the
document on October 31st. Is this legal ? Is the lien waiver bonding or it is invalid?
New Yorkdocument on October 31st. Is this legal ? Is the lien waiver bonding or it is invalid?
My question is, if we are requiring our subcontractors to sign conditional partial lien waivers with each progress payment, but we aren't requiring them to
provide lien waivers with all of their suppliers, are we still legally protected from a lien? It's happened in the past that we have gotten signed con...Read More
New Yorkprovide lien waivers with all of their suppliers, are we still legally protected from a lien? It's happened in the past that we have gotten signed con...Read More
Providing industrial equipment on a job in NY. I requested and received a 50% deposit, and 50% Net 30 days. They gave me the deposit and the lien waver. It
seems the lien waver states nothing additional is owed at this time. That is a true statement but another 50% will be due in a short while after th...Read More
New Yorkseems the lien waver states nothing additional is owed at this time. That is a true statement but another 50% will be due in a short while after th...Read More
General question for a general contractor.
New YorkHomeowner doing a large construction job n general contractor will be using many sub contractors
New YorkIm a sub and seems GC is getting his payments from the project paid timely but is slacking in catching up with me. He may also be owed less than he owes
me as he has gotten advance payments. I need to protect myself and make sure the architect/owners are aware I am supplying supplyng the wi...Read More
New Yorkme as he has gotten advance payments. I need to protect myself and make sure the architect/owners are aware I am supplying supplyng the wi...Read More
Curious if I have rights as an owner's rep. in NY to file a lien if necessary - and if so, should I be signing providing lien releases to my clients for my own fees? I
do not work as a CM or GC - strictly as an owner's rep.
New Yorkdo not work as a CM or GC - strictly as an owner's rep.
LIENS. Contractor agrees to, and hereby does, waive any and all rights under any and applicable state statutes to file liens of any kind whatsoever against
properties on which it or its subcontractors have performed work, for nonpayment of invoices or any other reason whatsoever. Contractor furthe...Read More
New Yorkproperties on which it or its subcontractors have performed work, for nonpayment of invoices or any other reason whatsoever. Contractor furthe...Read More