Unlike the majority of states, New York does not require the claimant to give the property owner any notice before filing a mechanic’s lien. However, a copy of the lien must be served on the owner between five (5) days before and thirty (30) days after its filing date (§ 11).
Laws & Requirements
- Laws: Article 2 – Mechanics’ Lien
- Signing Requirements (§ 9(7)): Notary Public
- Time Limit for Recording Lien (§ 10(1)): Eight (8) months
- Deadline for Enforcing Lien (§ 17): One (1) year