Legal Question in Construction Law in New York

Lein on propety by contractor

what right does a contractor have to put a lein on our property just because he unjustly claimed we owed him money? What can we to to discharge it?


Asked on 5/03/08, 10:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Lein on propety by contractor

He has every right to put a mechanic's lien on the property. It is in the law.

Now to discharge it you must either pay him, or put up a bond through an insurance company, or hire a lawyer and sue the contractor to remove the lis pendence (which is another word for the lien.

Take the anger away from the incident and make a good business choice. That is the way to handle it. Emotions could wind up making you make choices that are expensive and unnecessary. You ought to at least consult with a lawyer.

Good Luck

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Answered on 5/03/08, 11:53 pm


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