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I filed a lien on a project and it was recorded on 10/12/2018. Another company that has gone unpaid has filed a lien on 8/24/2018 and filed for a foreclosure
on this claim. Being that they filed a lien claim before us would they get paid first?
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 15, 2019
IllinoisLawsuitLien ForeclosureMechanics Lien
started interior plumbing on a house and was fired, as was the original plumber. No reason given. I understand that he can file a complaint with the state
but I'm not worried about that, I wouldjust like to get the money owed me for doing half the job.
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 3, 2019
IllinoisRight to Lien
Association began balcony reconstruction project but home owners have to hire contractor. Contractor made his proposal, customer signed it, association
approved it and village gave permit for construction. After construction is dun, village inspector made final report confirming that everything is pr...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 30, 2019
IllinoisLawsuitMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
American Industrial Werks was contracted to disassemble and reassemble a clean room in IL. The customer transported the equipment once it was packed
and stored it in a location in IL. The warehouse was next door to the location that it would be rebuilt. AIW rebuilt the clean room at the new loc...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 23, 2019
IllinoisRecovery Options
We built a house and closed on the property with a punch list three years ago. The builder still has work he needs to complete. The painter came and
finished most of his part of the punch list. That was over a year ago. Today, the Painter sent an email to list of owners he did work for and copie...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 16, 2019
IllinoisMechanics Lien
I live in Illinois , I have a client that owes me money . If i file a lien on the property can i recover the fees . ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 9, 2019
IllinoisMechanics Lien
We received a lien notice almost 2 years ago (Illinois). We didn't respond to it because we believed the contractor would not perfect it and didn't want to
contest it. The appendix A is important because according to the contract all additions had to approved of in writing and I don't know if what is re...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 4, 2018
IllinoisMechanics Lien
I did concrete slab for a storage facility. The owner used to be my landlord and he requested the work to be done. He asked for a cost in and I gave the price
based on the square footage he told me ($10K). Once, at the job site, the square footage turned to be more than what he said so he verbally agr...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 4, 2018
IllinoisMechanics LienRight to Lien
We need to file a Service Affidavit, with our Circuit Clerk of DuPage county office, for work done on a Construction Vehicle. We performed the work. The
owner did not pay so we filed a Mechanics Lien. The owner has since gone out of business and moved out of country. We are needing to title the ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 29, 2018
Illinois
Draw #6 appears to be a final draw with my contract-previous paid-this payment=0 but I know a Change Order is going to be issued for Draw #7 that will
increase my contract. Am I okay to issue a Final Waiver for Draw #6 and a second Final waiver for Draw #7 as long as my contract value increas...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 31, 2018
IllinoisLien Waivers
U was hired by an out of town owner to sealcoat a commercial parking lot. I emailed a detailed bid and he called me to discuss it further. He explained that
he just wanted to dress it up . I told him what I could do and how much it would cost to go that route. He sent me a down payment and was happ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 29, 2018
IllinoisPayment Disputes
We hand laid 2125 sq ft of asphalt for a company and when we finished the job they complained about the asphalt not meeting up with the top of the
concrete. They never stated that was how they wanted it and its not written in the contract that way.
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 26, 2018
IllinoisPayment DisputesRecovery Options
We filed a lien with Zlien and the customer hired an atty to write us a letter to drop it or else. He said that we were beyond the date of being able to file a lien.
Contract is dated 1/28/17 and we filed the lien 7/2/18, nineteen months later. NO WORK WAS DONE ON THIS CONTRACT, BUT WE ORDERED THE ...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 28, 2018
IllinoisLien DeadlinesMechanics LienRight to Lien
We are a prime contractor in IL and filed a lien on a customer who signed a contract on 1/28/2017 for custom / specially fabricated bath materials. Our
contract gives the customer 3 days to cancel the job, but if they cancel past the 3 days, we will file a lien. This customer requested we hold off un...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 27, 2018
IllinoisLien DeadlinesMechanics LienRight to Lien
Our bathroom remodel is paid in full, and now the shower is leaking into the basement. Our contractor is “calling in sick”. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 17, 2018
Illinois