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A creditor may put a lien on your home to ensure you pay back your debt, and if you do not, the creditor could take your home as payment. If you have a lien on your home, you cannot sell it without paying off the debt tied to the lien.
Illinois mechanics liens are valid for 2 years after filing. This means that, unless you extend the lien, you have 2 years to enforce your lien.
472 articles Watch: How to file a lien in Illinois. Step 1: Determine if you have lien rights. Step 2: Send a notice to the owner. Sworn statement to owner. Step 3: Prepare your Illinois lien claim form. Choose the right form. Step 4: Record your Illinois mechanics lien. What to do after filing a lien.
Here is the procedure for filing a mechanics lien in Illinois:Complete the Illinois Mechanics Lien Affirmation form. This form is available on the website of the Illinois Secretary of State. File the form with the county recorders office in the county where the property is located. Pay the filing fee of $15.
Download a free Illinois notice of intent to lien form An NOI must be sent by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested. Delivery should be limited to the addressee only. Alternatively, it can be personally served on the owner or his agent.
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However, there are a few things to keep in mind if youre considering filing a mechanics lien in Illinois: You must have a valid contract with the property owner. You must have provided labor or materials to the project. You must have not been paid for your work.
In Illinois, a mechanics lien must be filed within 4 months after completion of work to be effective against subsequent property owners. If the lien is filed after 4 months but before 2 years after completion of work, it will still be effective against the original owner.
On What Grounds Can Mechanics Liens Be Defeated? Sworn statements and lien waivers. Description of the property owner. Incorrect contract description. Incorrect lien claim amounts. Allocation and apportionment. Lienable improvements. Abandoned projects. Landlord-Tenant issues.

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