Illinois Mechanics Lien Calculator
Calculate critical deadlines for your Illinois construction project lien rights.
Project Information
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A contractor's last date of work on a project triggers deadlines for lien claimants. Warranty work and punchlist items are classified as remedial in nature and do not operate to extend the deadlines.
Calculated Deadlines
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Sources and notes
- A subcontractor is required to serve the owner of record with a written notice of his or her lien claim within 90 days after the completion of work. 770 ILCS 60/24.
- Under §7(a) of the Mechanics Lien Act, 770 ILCS 60/7(a), to be enforceable against a creditor or encumbrancer (mortgagee), or against a subsequent purchaser, any mechanics lien must be filed in court or recorded within four months after completion
- A mechanics lien foreclosure lawsuit has to be instituted within two years after the last date worked or the last date of delivery of materials. 770 ILCS 60/9. Failure to timely institute the lawsuit is fatal to the claim for lien.
DISCLAIMER
- This tool is intended to be used solely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice. It does not account for all project-specific circumstances, statutory deadlines, and legal deadlines modified by demand or contract, holidays, or closures of recording and filing offices. Users should consult a qualified attorney to evaluate their particular situation.
- Emalfarb Law LLC will only provide legal advice pursuant to a signed engagement letter between the client and Emalfarb Law LLC. Users should always confirm applicable statutes, current law, and procedural rules before taking action. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult an Illinois construction attorney.
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