New York | Construction Law
8/10/06, 4:11 pm
Legal Question
Mechanics lien for subcontractor
It is my understanding that in New York, a subcontractor cannot sue a property owner if the general contractor does not pay the sub. The sub can, however, attach a mechanics lien against the owner's property. If the sub cannot sue the owner, then how exactly does the sub foreclose on the lien, and how does the owner present a defense? If the owner loses, what happens then? how does the sub get compensated?
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