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Hi I am Chris Rodriguez I am waiting for my moneys..I sent in lien and notice..Whats the next step I should take..I called the owner sent a message about payment ..No response..

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Nov 16, 2021

In order to collect on your Mechanics Lien Claim, you must 

  1. Perfect the Claim; then
  2. Foreclose the Claim

To Perfect a Mechanics Lien claim you must give notice in the manner prescribed by the Mechanics Lien Act within a specified time (from 90 days to 4 months) to all parties that are entitled to such notice (the Owner, any Banks, other Lienholders, etc.).

To Foreclose a Mechanics Lien claim you must file a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the county in which the property is located.

As you can see, there are a number of steps to be followed, and traps for the unwary. For these reasons, I recommend sitting down witih a knowledgable Construction Lawyer and discussing your options.

I hope this information was helpful. Best of luck!

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Nov 17, 2021
Assuming your lien was properly perfected, you need to now file a lawsuit to foreclose the lien.
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