Voids construction contract retainage provisions exceeding five percent of the contract sum.
New York S05655 amends the general business law to void any provisions in construction contracts that require retainage exceeding five percent of the contract sum. This change applies to any provision, covenant, clause, or understanding in, collateral to, or affecting a construction contract. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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