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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

Levelset

If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?

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Changes to Illinois’ Mechanics Lien Laws Simplifies Notices in 2025

Levelset

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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Mechanics Lien Infographic

Construction Law Monitor

The Construction Lien Blog (published by me!) yesterday posted a neat infographic focused on the mechanics lien. There are lots of infographics out there, but very few focused on legal issues. The infographic was inspired by awesome infographics used in other industries. Here it is:

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

And don’t think you’ll get legal fees in a settlement – it just won’t happen. Sometimes there is a much simpler solution and getting bogged down with all the legal mumbo jumbo can cause you to lose site of other less expensive alternatives. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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3 Legal Concepts That Are Counter-Intuitive…and Dangerous

Construction Law Monitor

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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Construction Lien Removal Suit in Louisiana

Construction Law Monitor

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. ” La.

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What is a ‘Mechanic’s Lien’: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations

Building Radar

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.

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