Bradley Pollina (Partner, Litigation) authored the article, “Practical Strategies for Protecting the Flow of Construction License Fees,” published on April 7, 2025, by the New York Law Journal.
The article offers guidance for adjacent property owners navigating construction access issues in New York City, particularly in the context of RPAPL 881 licenses and voluntary access agreements, and the tools to safeguard the actual payment—not just the right to payment—of license fees, even when developers face financial distress or default on payment obligations.
Brad writes: “Whether established through a negotiated agreement or an RPAPL 881 proceeding, license fees are a critical component of the adjacent property owner’s protection… A well-crafted strategy for securing license fee payments can make all the difference in turning a legal right into real-world revenue.”
Read the full article at law.com or click the image below to view a PDF of the article, which has been reposted with permission from ALM.
