Illinois Lien Law

Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Commercial and new residential does not require a preliminary notice. If working on single-family owner-occupied residence, notice required within 60 days of first furnishing.

Supplier – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Must deliver Notice of Intent to Lien within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials. Thereafter, the mechanic lien must be recorded within 4 months after completion of work.

Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Commercial and new residential does not require a preliminary notice. If working on single-family owner-occupied residence, notice required within 60 days of first furnishing.

Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Must deliver Notice of Intent to Lien within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials. Thereafter, the mechanic lien must be recorded within 4 months after completion of work.

General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required.

General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
4 months: the mechanic lien must be recorded within 4 months after completion of work.

Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 2 years from completion of work.

Construction participants not covered by lien law
There are not any participants that are not covered.

Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
There are no cost or damages that are not allowed in lien claim