Sat.Sep 21, 2019 - Fri.Sep 27, 2019

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Guidance Issued Regarding the $20 Cap on Application Fees

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The New York State Department of State (the "DOS") has just issued a Guidance for Real Estate Professionals in connection with the Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (the "Act"), that addresses, among other topics, the $20 limit on application fees.

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Willful Exaggeration of Lien For Extra Work

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The Lien Law seeks to punish a willful exaggeration of a mechanic's lien, not honest differences of opinion concerning what is owed. But can one be punished for liening for extra work which ultimately proves to be within the scope of the contract? A recent case suggests "yes," under the right circumstances.

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Avoiding Unnecessary Litigation Expense, Especially When You Are Not Even a Party to the Lawsuit

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Your customer gets involved in a dispute with a former business partner and the next thing you know, you are being dragged in because you have years of records that one side or the other wants to prove their case. You have no liability, but your employees waste hours, or days, collecting information, appearing for depositions, or testifying in court.