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Changes to Illinois’ Mechanics Lien Laws Simplifies Notices in 2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois subcontractors will see significant changes to how they can deliver lien notices under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act. The updated law introduces more flexible delivery options and clearer timelines and reinforces the process for protecting lien rights. Bob Morgan & Sen.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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Why Subcontractors Shouldn’t Rely on the GC’s Sworn Statement in Illinois

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Securing mechanics lien rights isn’t just as simple as filing a document — it’s a process. Illinois in particular handles the amounts a subcontractor can file a lien for very differently than most other states. What is an Illinois Contractor’s Sworn Statement?

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to review a case, Burke Engineering v. In a two-to-one opinion, the majority ruled that the lien was invalid because there was no improvement to the land, while the dissent maintained that the engineering services fell squarely within the provisions of the statute and the lien was valid.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to review a case, Burke Engineering v. In a two-to-one opinion, the majority ruled that the lien was invalid because there was no improvement to the land, while the dissent maintained that the engineering services fell squarely within the provisions of the statute and the lien was valid.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.