New York’s Lien Guide

In New York, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a New York mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New York mechanics lien […]

New York Lien Requirements

In New York, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a New York mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New York mechanics lien […]

New York Public Lien

Protect Yourself on NY Public Works JobsNew York is one of the few states that allows subcontractors to file a lien on a public works project.  Rather than attaching to the land, the lien attached to the project funds.  In order to file a lien, the subcontractor must have a written contract for the work […]

Filing Your New York Lien

Lien Filing in the Empire State Who can file: As is the case in most states, contractors, as well as subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with a general contractor or a subcontractor can file a New York mechanics lien.Prenotices: New York is one of the few states that does not require a preliminary […]