§ 11-A — Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded

New York § 11-A

• Jurisdiction: New York
• Law LIE: Lien
• Art. 2: Mechanics' Liens

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§ 11-a. Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded. 1. At any\ntime before the construction or demolition of a public improvement is\ncompleted and accepted by the state or any political subdivision\nthereof, or by a public corporation or within thirty days thereof a\nperson performing work for or furnishing materials to a contractor, his\nsubcontractor, assignee or legal representative may file a written\ndemand requiring notice of completion and acceptance be given to him\nupon the happening of such event.\n 2. Such demand shall be filed with the head of the department or\nbureau having charge of the construction or demolition. It shall state\nthe name and address of the one making the demand; the name of the\ncontractor or subcontractor for whom the labor was performed or\nmaterials furnished; the estimated amount of the entire value thereof;\nand a description of the public improvement upon which the labor was\nperformed or the materials furnished.\n 3. Within five days of any completion and acceptance in respect to\nwhich a demand for notice has been filed pursuant to the provisions of\nthis section the head of the department or bureau issuing the same shall\ncause written notice thereof to be mailed to the name and address of the\none making the demand as recited therein.\n 4. The failure by the state, public corporation or any officer or\nemployee thereof to give the notice required by this section shall not\ngive rise to any cause of action; extend any period of time within which\nan act must be performed; or otherwise alter, affect or impair any other\nright or duty.\n