N.Y. Lien Law Section 11-A
Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded


1.

At any time before the construction or demolition of a public improvement is completed and accepted by the state or any political subdivision thereof, or by a public corporation or within thirty days thereof a person performing work for or furnishing materials to a contractor, his subcontractor, assignee or legal representative may file a written demand requiring notice of completion and acceptance be given to him upon the happening of such event.

2.

Such demand shall be filed with the head of the department or bureau having charge of the construction or demolition. It shall state the name and address of the one making the demand; the name of the contractor or subcontractor for whom the labor was performed or materials furnished; the estimated amount of the entire value thereof; and a description of the public improvement upon which the labor was performed or the materials furnished.

3.

Within five days of any completion and acceptance in respect to which a demand for notice has been filed pursuant to the provisions of this section the head of the department or bureau issuing the same shall cause written notice thereof to be mailed to the name and address of the one making the demand as recited therein.

4.

The failure by the state, public corporation or any officer or employee thereof to give the notice required by this section shall not give rise to any cause of action; extend any period of time within which an act must be performed; or otherwise alter, affect or impair any other right or duty.

Source: Section 11-A — Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/LIE/11-A (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

3
Mechanic’s lien on real property
4
Extent of lien
4–A
Insurance proceeds liable for demands
5
Liens under contracts for public improvements
6
Liens for labor on railroads
7
Liability for advance payments, collusive mortgages and incumbrances
8
Terms of contract may be demanded
9
Contents of notice of lien
10
Filing of notice of lien
11
Service of copy of notice of lien
11–A
Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded
11–B
Copy of notice of lien to a contractor or subcontractor
11–C
Copy of notice of lien to a contractor or subcontractor with respect to public improvements liens
12
Notice of lien on account of public improvements
12–A
Amendment
13
Priority of liens
14
Assignment of lien
15
Assignments of contracts and orders to be filed
16
Assignment of contracts and orders for public improvement to be filed
17
Duration of lien
18
Duration of lien under contract for a public improvement
19
Discharge of lien for private improvement
20
Discharge of lien after notice of lien filed by payment of money into court
21
Discharge of lien for public improvement
21–A
Vacating lien for a public improvement, by order of court
22
Building loan contract
23
Construction of article
24
Enforcement of mechanic’s lien
25
Priority of liens and assignments under contracts for public improvements
26
Subordination of liens after agreement with owner
28
Lien of certain judgments postponed
29
Subordination of liens to subsequent mortgage
30
Subordination of notices of lis pendens
31
Discharge of liens on sale of real property
32
Certain liens and claims not to be affected
33
Certain sections not to apply to laborers’ liens
34
Waiver of lien
35
Waiver of arbitration
37
Bond to discharge all liens
38
Itemized statement may be required of lienor
39
Lien wilfully exaggerated is void
39–A
Liability of lienor where lien has been declared void on account of wilful exaggeration
39–C
Repossession of materials not used

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 11-A’s source at nysenate​.gov

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