New York has closed a loophole in its Prompt Payment Act, making any private construction contract term requiring retainage above 5% void and heightening compliance obligations for owners, contractors and subcontractors on projects over $150,000.
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New York Further Tightens 2023 Retainage Law: 5% Cap on Retainage Cannot Be Increased in Private Construction Contracts
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