New York Lien FAQ

Click the links below for an explanation of each.

Overview & Introduction
Basic Definitions
Persons Entitled to Mechanic's Liens
Scope of Lien
Condominiums and Cooperatives
     - What Property is Lienable: private property
     - Condominiums
     - Cooperatives
     - Leasehold Interests
Obtaining a Valid Mechanic's Lien
     - Content of Notice Lien
     - Amendment
     - Time Limitations
     - Eight Months or Four Months?
Willful Exaggeration of the Lien
     - Duration of a Lien Upon a Private Improvement
            - Filing an Extension
            - Court Order
Discharge of The Lien
     - Lien's Certificate
     - Inaction
     - Bond
     - Judgement
     - Court Order
     - Deposit into Court
Liens in the public sector
     - Who may file
     - Securing an interest in funds
     - Public Property
     - Elements of a proper lien notice for public improvements
     - Amount Due or to Become Due
     - Description of the Public Improvement
     - Description of the Contract
     - Time and place for filing the notice of lien
     - Service of notice of lien
     - Duration and extension of lien