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I was working on a project in Illinois as a subcontractor. The GC is based in Missouri. I no longer work for the GC. He will not pay me for my final two weeks of
employment. He is trying to change the agreement we had for the previous 6 weeks. He wants me to rewrite two invoices to show a lesser amou...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 11, 2019
IllinoisMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienPayment DisputesPrompt PaymentRecovery OptionsSlow Payment
We have an owner that is requiring the date on the top half of the waiver be today's date, even though the work was completed in August 31, 2018, which is
how the waiver is currently dated.
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 11, 2019
IllinoisLien WaiversRetainageRight to Lien
With all the rain here in the midwest. We have worked non stop the past 3 months. Many times we have a verbal consent to do wall patch & or drain tile work
in basements. The amounts range from $200 to $1000 depending on the work needed. When a customer complains he or she still has wall leak...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 21, 2019
IllinoisConstruction ContractDefectsPayment DisputesRecovery OptionsRight to Lien
basement leakage in wall was patched, however wall at base still leaks. Now contractor says the foundation also needed drain tile, as indicated on estimating
sheet. Only wall patch work was done, and leaks continue. Home owner tells contractor that nothing has changed and water continues to enter ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 21, 2019
IllinoisConstruction ContractDefectsMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
I am building a 20 by 20 carport. 2 x 6 stick built rafters with a steel roof. The front side will be open With no center support. I have a few left over laminated
beams 1 3/4 by 11 78. Q1. Should I use 1 or 2 laminated beams to span that opening. If I need two, would sistering two 10' beams on the bac...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 27, 2019
Illinois
30 days behind on 60 hrs of pay and next Friday behind on another paycheck, I am a contractor subbed to a sub-contractor LH piping . I need to know what
information I need to get and what process to go through in order to get paid. The company is in Illinois where the work took place, the sub-contr...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 26, 2019
IllinoisMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienRecovery Options
My husband did Electrical work and owner is not paying general contractor. The owner still owes $3,000 to my husband. Sent an intent to lien...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 23, 2019
IllinoisLien DeadlinesNotice of Intent to Lien
Question 1 situation: We are leasing equipment to a company out of IL but they are doing the actual work in CT-- who's laws do we have to follow when
getting the Bond Claim and/ Public Claim? Question 2 situation: Same company as in questions 1, based on IL public claims we have 90 days to fi...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 16, 2019
IllinoisBond ClaimsLien Deadlines
looking to file a claim was told Public claims get paid first over bonds, need to verify and understand how or why public claims get paid first if they do?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 8, 2019
IllinoisBond ClaimsLien on Funds
Just curious, after a lien has been placed and the two years expire, can we place another lien on the home that we performed work on. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 5, 2019
IllinoisLien DeadlinesMechanics Lien
I have files a lien in Illinois and in Indiana. How long do these liens last? By state when do they need to be renewed if not paid?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 20, 2019
IllinoisLien DeadlinesMechanics Lien
To file a construction lien or mechanic's lien in Illinois as an Architectural and Engineering firm do we have to be licensed in the State of Illinois...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 19, 2019
IllinoisRight to Lien
I sent a notice of intent to lien for a public project in Illinois, and the GC I mailed it to is not signing the receipt. What do I need to do at this point?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 16, 2019
IllinoisNotice of Intent to Lien