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by Alex Benarroche
Nov 13, 2018
How to File a New York Mechanics Lien – Step By Step Guide to Get You Paid
How to file a mechanics lien in New York State. When payment isn't coming on a construction project, knowing how to file...
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 12, 2019
New York Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
New York retainage laws were enacted to act as protection against non-performance of contractors and material suppliers on construction projects. However, given...
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 27, 2019
New York Prompt Pay Act | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 19, 2019
New York Construction Trust Fund Requirements
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May 01, 2020
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Small Contractor Problems: When a nice guy doesn’t get paid
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Mar 12, 2018
Guide To New York’s Unconditional Lien Waiver — Final Payment [Free Download]
by Matt Viator
Mar 12, 2018
Guide To New York’s Unconditional Lien Waiver — Progress Payment [Free Download]
by Matt Viator
Mar 12, 2018
Guide To New York’s Conditional Lien Waiver — Final Payment [Free Download]
by Matt Viator
Mar 12, 2018
Guide To New York’s Conditional Lien Waiver — Progress Payment [Free Download]
by Matt Viator
Nov 16, 2017
Specially Fabricated Materials and Mechanics Lien Rights – An Overview
by Jason Bull
Jun 19, 2013
New York Mechanics Lien Law: Legal Property Description in New York City
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Oct 05, 2012
Arbitration Clauses Create A Mechanics Lien Mess
by Nate Budde
Sep 14, 2012
New York Liens – How Long Are They Effective?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Aug 31, 2012
Guide To Serving Your New York Mechanics Lien
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Aug 29, 2012
New York’s Mechanics Lien Deadline: 4 Months or 8 Months?
by Alex Benarroche
May 24, 2012
No Mechanics Lien Rights When Working on Private Improvement on Public Property in New York
by Scott Wolfe Jr
May 15, 2012
Filing New York Mechanics Lien When Tenant Commissioned Work Depends On Owner’s Consent
by Scott Wolfe Jr
May 09, 2012
Think A Mechanics Lien Amount is Exaggerated? That’s A Tough Case To Prove Quickly
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Mar 19, 2011
My Favorite Resource on New York Mechanic Lien Laws
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Nov 20, 2009
New York Requires Service of Liens – Do You Have The Required Proof?