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In general we always bill out retainage for our portion of work at the end of a project. We are always told when the project is at substantial completion retainage is released - but we have retainage bills that are nearing a year. What is the general rule of thumb? Should we file a lien if we get nowhere with release or reduction of retainage?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 20, 2017
New YorkLien DeadlinesPayment DisputesRetainage
I put a lien on a Condominium and receive a letter that what i did was illegal in the State of NY. We did work in the common areas as well as the locker rooms in the basement for each unit....Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 23, 2022
New York
We had ordered out a lien on contract funds/claim on bonds sent April 26nd we haven't heard anything since just want to follow up to see what the next steps are are in order to complete this lien ...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentMay 19, 2022
New York
We sold refrigerated parts to a contractor. however, the contractor did not provide specific name address on our invoices, but the contractor signed the invoices upon received. We have the address where they installed our materials. Now, we want to know if we can file a mechanical lien on this property?...Read More
Anonymous Material Supplier
1 answerAdd commentMay 18, 2022
New York
I have done work with a local lawyer for several of his business projects. The latest one I did, I still have no received payment for even though the job was completed back on December 1st, 2021. There is no official contracts but I do have emails/texts about the job. I’ve tried to contact the owner for a couple of months now but haven’t received any word back. What do I do? ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 12, 2022
New York
No contract. All pricing by phone. Floor job was so bad. They left me hanging for 4 weeks. Argued the problems I asked to get fixed. I thought I owed them 500. Then they finally came did some terrible work and wanted an additional 300. I was now quite upset and told them to leave. They were bullying me from the beginning. My job is undone. I’m at 5700 and he said he is coming after me For the 800. Any advice to protect myself. I’m afraid of losing my home now. Thank you ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 20, 2022
New YorkMechanics Lien
While preparing our home for sale, I had asked a local contractor to assist me with redoing the chimney flashing for the wood stove. The labor amounted to 2.5 hours and materials were approximately $125 (1 bundle of shingles, some roofing sealant, roofing nails, ice and water shield). He never provided me an estimate (verbal or written) and did not invoice me prior to our departure from NY. Afterward, he sent me a text telling me the bill was $850.00. I still do not have an itemized invoice to this date. I expected $400.00 - $500.00, as his prices are generally higher than other contractors, but I didn't expect $850.00. I sent him a postal money order via Priority Mail for $450.00 with a letter and he is threatening to speak to the new owners and place a lien on the property. I honestly believe that he is bluffing, however I want to ensure that there is no real recourse here. I paid him an amount which seems to be fair for the time and materials, as my research indicates that this type of repair would run anywhere from $250.00 to $400.00. As I mentioned, he has still not produced a detailed invoice for the $850.00 he's asking for. I appreciate any advice you can provide. Thanks in advance for your time....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 9, 2017
New YorkConstruction ContractLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPayment Disputes
If so How soon into the project do I need to file for one?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 13, 2022
New York
I'm a crane rental company am at 8 month deadline and uncertain if hospital is city owned or lienable....Read More
Anonymous Equipment Lessor
Waiting for answerAdd commentApr 8, 2022
New York
I'm the GC on the job and the client didn't pay. They own shares in a COOP for the unit where we completed the job. Would we list them as property owner, tenant or other? Thanks in advance....Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 6, 2022
New YorkMechanics Lien
I did the buliding next to it just fine I did 75 percent of it this buliding and it wasn’t quick enough for him so he pull me off and I ask if I get pay he said yes when I get a supply list to see what it cost but when the job was completed there was a lot of extras supply left over so he did my have to get none i sent him pic and ask if I could get pay I got told to claim it in my insurance now it 100 percent complete and he still won’t pay...Read More
Jessie Burdic
1 answerAdd commentFeb 28, 2022
New York
Gave a $75,000.00 loan to brother in law in 2018. They are getting divorce and I can not find him. They have shared ownership of an investment property in New York. Can I place a lien on it to recover my money?...Read More
Mike Gashti
1 answerAdd commentFeb 27, 2022
New York
We need to confirm what the available legal recourse for subcontractors is in those specific states. If there's any available resources to dive into the details here, that would be helpful as well. ...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 28, 2022
New York
I have received partial payment on a lien placed in the state of NY - How do I amend it to the correct amount owed?-Do I even have to until we are paid in full? We are past the 60 days since the lien ahs been filed. I have received partial payment on a lien placed in the state of NY We are past the 60 days since the lien ahs been filed....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentMar 23, 2022
New YorkMechanics Lien
i have a construction business. My rental equipment company wants to file a mechanics lein on my customers property for non payment. The machine was dropped off there for one day and the project was put on hold. I removed the machine and used it on other jobsites. The rental company now took all of the invoices and want to put a lein on that customers property. I explained to them no work was preformed. the contract was cancelled yet they still are going after them for payment of the machine, even though it was never used on their property. what do i do. They said the machine was dropped off there, they are responsible. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 15, 2022
New York