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1. How to Use this Information
This is the place to start, providing a framework for understanding
the materials provided in the rest of the site.
2. Definition of a Mechanic's Lien
A few sentences defining what this thing is, exactly.
3. Brief Overview of the Mechanics Lien Act
Four short-and-to-the-point paragraphs guide you on the broad
strokes in understanding the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act and
the legal procedures it sets in place.
4. The Mechanics Lien Process
A more in-depth examination of the construction process, viewed
from the perspective of knowing and complying with the obligations
set out by the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act.
5. Mechanics Liens? Mechanic's Liens? Construction Liens?
As if everything else weren't sufficiently confusing, the
Illinois Mechanics Lien Act has a number of linguistic oddities
to contend with. Read about the grammar rules and historical
background of this area of the law.
6. The Perspective of the Condominium Association on Illinois Mechanics Liens
Condominium associations have an interest in avoiding problems
in the construction process, both to protect individual unit
owners from irresponsible contractors, but also to protect all
the unit owners from the detrimental effects of construction
disputes.
7. Making Maintenance and Construction Law Your Ally
This article was originally written for a publication geared
toward small businesses in Illinois.
8. Boats, Watercraft, and Mobile Homes
The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act governs work done to boats,
watercraft and mobile homes.
9. The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act
Read the statute itself - But be careful! The law is constantly
changing, and the law does not always define terms in the same
way that the same word is used elsewhere, for example in everyday
speech, or as technical terms in the construction industry.
10. About Us - Get to Know Your Lawyer
Information on the background, experience, and training of
the attorney who drafted this site.
11. Free Mechanics Lien Forms
An explanatory note with free forms and related documents.
12. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan
The Illinois Attorney General deals with home repair fraud, which can sometimes
include problematic mechanics liens. The above link is to a page published by the AG's
office, intended to assist consumers in knowing how to avoid fraud and false lien
problems.
13. The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE)
IICLE is the leading organization that provides education seminars and books for
attorneys who practice in Illinois. This page is the table of contents for their manual
on mechanics liens in Illinois.
14. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
IDOT provides information for contractors on public projects about lien and bond
claims. Liens on government projects involve an entirely separate process, and are
governed by
Section 23 of the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act.
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