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we served a lien through zlien. now we got a response from his lawyer requesting detailed information about the job. cost of materials, hourly labor rate, names and addresses of persons performing services, etc
we started a job and the owner did not make payment as requested. we did not complete the final installation of the condenser because he wasn't paying
the amount billed to that point. so the job is technically actually still in progress. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentFeb 13, 2019
New YorkMechanics Lien
Hi Zlien Attorneys, My name is Jeff Leska and I work for a doggy day care company in Manhattan. We hired a GC to build-out a new store. The GC subcontracted to a window and door company to purchase and install our doors (subcontractor). The GC never paid the subcontractor (I'm sure you heard this before). Now the subcontractor is chasing us for the money owed to him and is threatening to place a lien on the bulding we're in. I requested a copy of the invoice from the subcontractor and it shows the GC as the Bill To on the invoice. We're a new tenant and a lien will certainly not sit well with the owner of the building. Our lease states that "If a mechanics lien is filed against the demised premises, or the building of the same forms a part, for work claimed to have been done for, or materials furnished to, Tenant, whether or not pursuant to this article, the same shall be discharged by Tenant within 45 days thereafter, at Tenant's expense, by payment or filing a bond as permitted by law". It appears that if the subcontractor files a lien against the bulding our company would be obligated to either pay the GC's obligation to the subcontractor or purchase a bond guaranteeing that the subcontractor be paid in the event he sues the GC for payment and loses. According to the paragraph in the lease it appears that if we didn't pay the invoice or purchase a bond we would be in breach of the lease (contract). Having to double-pay for the doors in order to keep the subcontractor from placing the lien on the building possibly causing our eviction or paying damages to the owner is very unfair. The invoice is for $44,000.00 so there is significant justification for the subcontractor to act to get paid and it is certainly unfair to him that he hasn't been paid but it's also unfair to involve us in a situation that is between the subcontractor and the GC. Can you guys kindly offer a suggestion as to how to handle the situation we're in? Much appreciated. Jeff Leska 212-401-3026. jleska@biscuitsandbath.com
My company could be in breach of lease if we don't pay the GC's obligation....Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentFeb 8, 2019
New YorkMechanics LienRight to Lien
Authorization to file a lien in NY
i see with NY lien law that the lien claimant must be authorized to do business in New York. how do i know if we are authorized to do business in NY? i work for
a company in NY but this lien involves our sister company in CA who made and supplied windows and doors for a company here in NY. Could they...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentJan 3, 2019
New YorkMechanics Lien
I am submitting a ny mechanics lien for a plumber who was hired by the person who lives at the residential residence. The legal property owner is a trust. The person who hired the plumber is not the Trustee but I suspect he is the beneficiary of the trust. Don't know for sure. What should I label the person who authorized the work?
I am submitting a ny mechanics lien for a plumber who was hired by the person who lives at the residential residence. The legal property owner is a trust.
The person who hired the plumber is not the Trustee but I suspect he is the beneficiary of the trust. Don't know for sure. What should I label the p...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentNov 30, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
No Contract for deck repair, Contractor proposed hourly rate, then tripled it, work negligent
We agreed to a deck repair which had 3 components: 1. Remove approximately 25% of wood on deck to gain access to leaking membrane underneath and
replace leaking membrane with new one; 2. Correct angle of membrane so that water did not accumulate and remain on membrane, but instea...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentNov 12, 2018
New YorkLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
We took on a renovation project in the state of New York. The client is a property/construction management company out of California. The project was not itemized pricing just a whole number. After about 6 week the home was sold to another bank our investment company we come to find out. A couple week went by, when we where about 85% complete with the projects original whole price contract and a couple change orders. They ask use to stop work and wait to hear back from them to restart. We waited over 2 month after mutiple phone call untill they say that the new company was not going to move foward with the rest of the renovations. There is still a outstanding balance of almost half. We have started a lien on the project which is costing us $500 to do this. Where do we stnd with this are the responsible to pay every thing that is owed to us? there is about $15000 owed and do we have to adjust the thing off that we did not complete, even thow they ask us to leave the property and stop work?
We took on a renovation project in the state of New York. The client is a property/construction management company out of California. The project was not
itemized pricing just a whole number. After about 6 week the home was sold to another bank our investment company we come to find out. A co...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentOct 20, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
Place lien after property sale in NY
Property clean out completed for real estate agent. Per agent property has closed and we have not been paid. Can we place a lien after sale of property.
Question 2, work was completed for a financial institution not a homeowner, does this qualify it as a commercial project thanks...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentSep 5, 2018
New YorkMechanics LienRight to Lien
I am currently filing a lien and have one item to resolve. It is asking me the following: If You Are Not A New York Company, Provide New York Address.
We do not have an office in New York. Are you asking us for our corporate address in North Carolina?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentAug 28, 2018
New YorkMechanics LienRight to Lien
I have a project located at two address. The location is within a single NY buildings, that has a complete different address for two units, now being combined. Which address should I use to file a lien if needed; both together, or each separately?
The project is the renovation of the 13th floor where two previously separate locations with two different address' are now being joined together making one
unit with a single area. The job, and contract note two places, depending on what side of the building you are on. I am trying to determine which ...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentAug 22, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
Is there a legal requirement to file an affidavit of service when one files an extension of mechanic's lien in new york city
Originally, as a subcontractor, I filed a mechanic's lien on commercial private property in New York County. We are still in the process of negotiations with the
owner of the property as time of the original lien is about to expire. I am considering to give the owner extra time without unnecessary litigation, ...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentAug 10, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
In NY State , If a lien is removed is their any negative affect on the property owner like record of bad credit , or sometime on the county level that may say something even tho it has been removed?
Have not filed one yet, just want to know the repercussions on the property owner....Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentJun 7, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
What is the next step we need to take?
We were hired by a contractor in Maryland to work on a client's offices in NYC. That contractor refused to pay us approximately $14,000 due. Since we were
unable to collect payment, we filed a lien via Zlien. Instead of paying the outstanding balance, the contractor had its attorney send us the threat...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentMay 15, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
In the case where a homeowner engages us to provide cleaning services related to an insurance claim in their home, and our invoice is sent to their insurance carrier and the insurance carrier is taking many months to pay us, can we lien a homeowner as a way of applying pressure to get their insurance carrier to pay us faster? Are there any rules that would prohibit, or limit, the establishment of a lien in this case?
We are a large cleaning company and we perform cleaning services (primarily dry cleaning, upholstery cleaning, rug cleaning, etc...) for homeowners who
have experienced smoke damage and water damage. The homeowners engage us, and sign a document that authorizes us to perform the servi...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentMay 9, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien
What do I need to do to collect on a surety bond filed to discharge a mechanic's lien?
Zlien filed a lien on property in Queens Co. New York at 1870 Troutman St. The clerk recorded this lien on 3/19/18. On 3/29/18 we received paperwork for a
surety bond to discharge the mechanic's lien. Is there something I need to file in order to collect the amount owed by the bond?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentApr 5, 2018
New YorkBond ClaimsMechanics LienRecovery Options
Contractor did work - supplies renovation of a RESIDENTIAL COOPERATIVE. Work w as done in ONE APT. at the building in Queens, New York (New York City). OWNER of SHARES in the Apt. but NOT the Owner of the building, failed to pay 1/2 of the Costs. QUESTION: Can CONTRACTOR file a MECHANICS LIEN which would be filed against the BLOCK & LOT of the bldg., but only relate to One Apartment. The lien would then affect the entire bldg. If the MECHANICS LIEN specified the claim is against only one Apt., that would still affect TITLE to the entire bldg. IS THIS LIEN PERMISSIBLE?
I am attorney representing the Contractor and do not want to incur any liability for filing this Mechanic's Lien...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentFeb 23, 2018
New YorkMechanics Lien