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BASIC GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION LAW
MECHANIC'S LIENS - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT
Gerald and Stuart Zisholtz provide a simplistic overview of the New York lien law in the fourth edition of "Mechanic's Liens - What's it All About". Please click the link below to read this enlightening and easy to understand pamphlet. For a hard copy of this pamphlet, please contact Zisholtz & Zisholtz.
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KEY COURT OF APPEALS DECISION
11-19-2012
American Building Supply Corporation v. Petrocelli Group, Inc.
Stuart Zisholtz argued in the New York Court of Appeals. The decision changed the law in finding that insurance brokers have a duty to the insured to provide proper insurance when specifically demanded.
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5-1-2023
Beware of Forum Selection Clauses!
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4-1-2023
Danger of a Willful Exaggeration
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3-1-2023
What is the Extent of Owners Liability?
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2-1-2023
Earmark Materials For Each Project!
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1-1-2023
Be Aware of Your Time Frames To File!
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12-1-2022
New Twist In The Paid When Paid Clauses!
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Always Read Your Contract!!
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10-1-2022
Be Careful When Working In A Condo Building...
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9-1-2022
The Importance of Substantial Completion...
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8-1-2022
Beware of Arbitration Clauses...
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7-1-2022
Architect's Approval For Payment...
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6-1-2022
You May Not Be Entitled to a Jury...
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5-1-2022
The Ability To Pursue An Owner...
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4-1-2022
Lien Time Frames Must Be Strictly Complied With...
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3-1-2022
The Owner Has Options to Remove a Lien...
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2-1-2022
Can a Contractor Lien a Leasehold?
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1-1-2022
Do Not Exaggerate your Mechanic's Lien...
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12-1-2021
Is a "paid when paid" clause enforceable?
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11-1-2021
Can I Include Interest in My Lien?
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10-1-2021
When Should Retainage Monies Be Released?
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Beware of an Arbitration Clause...
9-1-2021
Beware of an Arbitration Clause...
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8-1-2021
Don't miss your time to file a lien...
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6-1-2021
What Should A Contractor Do About Increased Cost Of Supplies?
All Parties Must Be Listed On Your Lien,..
5-1-2021
All Parties Must Be Listed On Your Lien,...
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4-1-2021
Knowing Your Lien Time is Crucial...
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3-1-2021
The Indemnification Clause Could Kill You...
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2-1-2021
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Knowing Your Lien Time is Crucial...
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1-1-2021
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Never Exaggerate Your Lien - The Penalty Can Be Enormous...
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12-1-2020
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Paid When Paid Clauses Are Unenforceable...
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11-1-2020
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Does a Bankruptcy Petition Restrict Lien Rights?
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10-1-2020
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Is it a good idea to renew my mechanic's lien?
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9-1-2020
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Is the Owner liable to the subcontractor?
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8-1-2020
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Are legal fees recoverable?
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5-1-2020
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When Retainage Money Must Be Released...
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4-1-2020
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Owners Options to Vacate a Lien...
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3-1-2020
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Know your timeframes to file a Mechanic's Lien..
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2-1-2020
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Having The Proper Licenses Is A Must...
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1-1-2020
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Understanding Your Statute Of Limitations Is Crucial...
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11-1-2019
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A Lienor May Have To Commence A Foreclosure Lawsuit In Order To Collect...
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10-1-2019
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Not Knowing Your Contract Can Have Devastating Effects...
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9-1-2019
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A Lienor Can Become A Secured Creditor In Case of a Bankruptcy Filing...
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8-1-2019
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The Power of a Mechanic's Lien...
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7-1-2019
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It is Crucial to Comply With All Terms Of Your Contract...
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6-1-2019
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Subcontractors Rights to Terminate a Contract for Nonpayment...
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5-1-2019
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Only Lien For Work Completed Or The Penalties Can Be Severe...
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4-1-2019
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Purpose of Payment Bonds...
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3-1-2019
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Each Project Is Separate And Distinct...
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2-1-2019
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Generally, A Landlord is Not Responsible For Tenant's Work...
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1-1-2019
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Not Having Proper Licenses May Be Fatal In Collecting...
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12-1-2018
Terms and Conditions In Invoices Are Enforceable.
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Insurance Requirements in Contracts Should Be Strictly Adhered To.
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10-1-2018
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Reducing The Statute of Limitations.
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7-1-2018
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Know Every Clause in Your Contract.
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6-1-2018
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Diversion of Trust Funds...
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5-1-2018
Make Sure to Have Insurance Coverage...
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4-1-2018
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Working Without a Written Contract Can Be Risky...
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3-1-2018
Must All Change Orders Be Written And Signed?
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2-1-2018
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Not Every Contract Clause Is Enforceable...
1-1-2018
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Paid When Paid Clauses Are Unenforceable...
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12-1-2017
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How to Remove a Lien...
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11-1-2017
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Maintain Your Home Improvement License...
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9-1-2017
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Termination Clauses In Contracts...
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8-1-2017
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Understanding Your Contract Can Be Critical in Recovery...
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7-1-2017
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Timelines Regarding The Filing of Mechanic's Liens...
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6-1-2017
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Contractors Recovery For Delays...
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5-1-2017
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Effects of An Exaggerated Lien...
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4-1-2017
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Statute of Limitations Can Be Reduced By Contract...
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3-1-2017
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Careful Wording Of Insurance Certificates...
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2-1-2017
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Updating An Address With the Secretary of State Can Be Crucial...
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1-1-2017
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Placing A Lien On A Condiminium...
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9-1-2016
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Time Frames To File Your Lien...
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8-1-2016
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A Lienor Must Name The General Contractor In It's Lien...
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7-1-2016
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Collecting Retainage Funds From An Owner...
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6-1-2016
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Contractors Claims Unanticipated Delays...
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5-1-2016
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Should a Contractor Walk of the Job...
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4-1-2016
Liquidating Agreements...
3-1-2016
Know What Your Insurance Clause Covers...
12-1-2015
Scope of a Contract...
10-1-2015
Payment and Performance Bonds on Public Jobs...
9-1-2015
Enforceability of Liquidation Clauses...
8-1-2015
Settlement of Claims With One Party...
7-1-2015
A Subcontractor Must Be Proactive and Aware of the Statute of Limitations...
6-1-2015
Benefits to a Joint Check Agreement...
5-1-2015
Can a Landlord Be Responsible for Construction Done by a Tenant?
4-1-2015
Always Investigate thoroughly
3-1-2015
Minority and Women Business Enterprises
2-1-2015
Get Paid on Time and in Full
1-1-2015
Time Limitations to File a Mechanic's Lien
10-1-2014
Precision is essential when Filing a Mechanic's Lien
9-1-2014
Distinctions Between Public And Private Improvement Liens
7-1-2014
The Scope of A Payment Bond
6-1-2014
Know Your Contract!
4-10-2014
Don't let your lien lapse!
3-1-2014
Can a subcontractor that has been kicked off the job site be reimbursed for lost equipment?
12-26-2013
Statement From Stuart Zisholtz - Forum Selection Clauses
Be sure to know everything that is in a contract before signing. A Forum Selection Clause may limit where you can resolve a dispute. This can potentially be extremely burdensome.
11-1-2013
Statement From Stuart Zisholtz - Entitled to Legal Fees?
In this brief statement, Stuart describes when a client may be entitled to collect legal fees from their adversary.
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