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Pursuant to New York Lien Law § 3, an unpaid contractor, laborer, or materialman may file a mechanic's lien against privately owned real property for the value of the labor or material furnished. Mechanic's liens cannot be filed against publicly owned real property.

New York prohibits the waiving of lien rights prior to performance. Furthermore, waivers cannot be made in advance of payment, but only with, or after, payment. New York has no requirement that a lien waiver must be notarized. Furthermore, electronic signatures are valid on all lien waivers.

A mechanic's lien may be discharged pursuant to Lien Law § 59 for neglect of the lienor to prosecute the lien. Ordinarily, a lien is valid for one year and may be extended for one additional without the lienor commencing any court proceeding. However, this deadline can be reduced to 30 days pursuant to Lien Law § 59.

About New York Notice of Intent to Lien Form No one wants to be forced to file a mechanics lien, and this document gives all of the parties involved one final chance to take care of the payment issues on a project. This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days.

To file a notice of lien, you must complete the Public Improvement Lien Form. You must also sign and notarize both the Lien Form and the Affidavit of Service. You can submit everything to DOF by mail or in person.

A mechanic's lien can be filed during the course of a construction project when payment becomes due, or it can be filed after the project is completed. However, it must be filed no later than 8 months from the last day that the party asserting the lien (the lienor) performed work or furnished materials for the project.