New York § 41 - 41Enforcement of mechanic's lien on real property
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 41 — 41Enforcement of mechanic's lien on real property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. 41Enforcement of mechanic's lien on real property
§ 41. Enforcement of mechanic's lien on real property. A mechanic's lien on real property may be enforced against such property, and against a person liable for the debt upon which the lien is founded, by an action, by the lienor, his assignee or legal representative, in the supreme court or in a county court otherwise having jurisdiction, regardless of the amount of such debt, or in a court which has jurisdiction in an action founded on a contract for a sum of money equivalent to the amount of such debt.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 41
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("41Enforcement of mechanic's lien on real property") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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