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Can unlicensed painter put a lien on my condo?

A painter Messed up my wall and did not do use the type of band that we agreed on and caused a lot of damage on my hardwood and carpet by not covering the floor and my cabinets

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Jan 22, 2020

Generally, the Illinois mechanics lien statute doesn't require that claimants be licensed in order to file a valid and enforceable mechanics lien claim. And, note that a claimant is still entitled to file their lien even if there's dispute as to the workmanship of the project, and even if there's a dispute as to what they're owed. With all of that being said, an owner will certainly have the opportunity to contest a lien claim that's filed against their property. And, it's common for defective work to reduce or eliminate the viability of filed mechanics lien claims. Additionally, I think these resources might be helpful here: - I Just Received a Notice of Intent to Lien – What Should I Do Now? - A Mechanics Lien Was Filed on My Property – What Do I Do Now? - Illinois Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs

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