Category: Mechanics Liens
May 05, 2025
A mechanics lien gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers a security interest in the property they improved. Under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, you must (1) furnish [...]
read moreApril 07, 2025
In Illinois construction, mechanics liens are more than a legal safeguard—they are high-stakes tools that shape how payments are managed, risks are distributed, and disputes are [...]
read moreMarch 24, 2025
Under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, mechanics liens create a legal claim against a property when parties in the construction chain are unpaid. As a result, property owners [...]
read moreMarch 10, 2025
Filing a mechanics lien in Illinois can be a powerful remedy for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers seeking payment for their work. The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act [...]
read moreFebruary 17, 2025
Contractors and suppliers often face payment issues when projects conclude. In Illinois, mechanics liens help secure rightful compensation for labor and materials. Under the [...]
read moreDecember 09, 2024
Ensuring payment for construction work on public projects in Illinois can be a complex process. Unlike private construction projects, where mechanics liens can be filed directly [...]
read moreNovember 18, 2024
Changes to the retention laws in Illinois have shaken up the construction industry. Retention refers to a portion of payment withheld from a contractor or subcontractor until a [...]
read moreNovember 04, 2024
The Implied Warranty of Habitability serves as a foundational safeguard for homeowners, ensuring that new or remodeled residences meet essential standards of safety and [...]
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When dealing with a construction project, issues can arise that result in non-payment for work completed. This is where a mechanic’s lien can become an essential tool for [...]
read moreAugust 12, 2024
There has been a new change in Illinois mechanics lien law concerning service of Subcontractor's Notice of Lien under Section 24 of the Illinois Mechanics Lien at, 770 ILCS 60/1 [...]
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