§ 34. Waiver of lien. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law,\nany contract, agreement or understanding whereby the right to file or\nenforce any lien created under article two is waived, shall be void as\nagainst public policy and wholly unenforceable. This section shall not\npreclude a requirement for a written waiver of the right to file a\nmechanic's lien executed and delivered by a contractor, subcontractor,\nmaterial supplier or laborer simultaneously with or after payment for\nthe labor performed or the materials furnished has been made to such\ncontractor, subcontractor, material man or laborer nor shall this\nsection be applicable to a written agreement to subordinate, release or\nsatisfy all or part of such a lien made after a notice of lien has been\nfiled.\n
N.Y. Lien Law § 34
Waiver of lien
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case High Tech Enterprises & Electrical Services of NY, Inc. v. Expert Electrical, Inc. (2014)
Most recently applied in Entech Eng'g, P.C. v. Dewberry Engrs. Inc. (April 2022)
2014-09-22
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Official source: NYS Open Legislation (New York State Senate). Reproduced from public-domain New York statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.