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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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You Risk Paying Twice When Sub-Contractors Don’t Pay Their Bills

Wolgast Corporation

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. On top of that, that they expect you, the owner, to guarantee to the Bank and the Title Company that the project will be lien-free during construction. The lien laws protect people that supply the resources to build a building. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO. Why should you care?

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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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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

Construction Marketing

A lien waiver is a fancy word used in the construction industry for receipt of payment. issues a lien waiver to another party, they are acknowledging that payment has been received for their goods or services, thereby waiving their rights to place a mechanics lien against the property in the said amount. Waiting for Payment.

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Guide to a Payment Plan Upgrade

Construction Business Owner

The razor-thin margins, complicated payment structure, high failure rates throughout the payment chain, hidden parties, risk of liens or double payment and confusing and contractual clauses all combine to make streamlined, efficient construction payment difficult. The construction industry has a payment problem.

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Autodesk Doubles Down in Helping the Construction Industry Reduce Risk 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Firms that want to stay both competitive and resilient in an evolving economic landscape need a strong risk management strategy – yet this is easier said than done. Risk management is a multifaceted challenge.

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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. Understanding how mechanic’s liens work, including your rights and obligations, is crucial for anyone involved in construction projects, whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner.

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