A foreclosure of a mechanic's lien must be filed while the mechanic's lien is still valid, meaning you have to file the foreclosure action within a year of filing the mechanic's lien. You must file a breach of contract or unjust enrichment lawsuit within six years.
Delayed Project Completion: One of the most frequent complaints is that contractors fail to complete the project within the agreed timeline. Delays can disrupt homeowners' plans and lead to additional costs.
You can make anonymous tips, by phone, about possible unlicensed home improvement work in the five boroughs. A City representative will ask you several questions to determine whether or not the contractor is licensed. The results of any investigation are confidential. Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.
In New York, contractor licensing is often managed at the local level. Start by contacting the New York Secretary of State's office or your local licensing authority to verify the contractor's license. Some areas may have a state license board where you can perform a business search.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help. To file a consumer complaint about a home improvement contractor working on residential property, use the Home Improvement Contractor Complaint page.
Yes, you need a general contractor license to operate in many regions of the State of New York. However, contractor licensing happens at the county and city levels, so before you begin a project, you will need to determine the specific requirements for the region in which you want to work.
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York. General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level.
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties.
In New York, for instance, there are no state licensing requirements for handymen. But to operate as a handyman in New York City, a person or business must have a Home Improvement Contractor License.