Illinois HB5817 amends the Mechanics Lien Act to require contractors to provide a Senior Citizen Pre-Lien Notice to homeowners before recording a.
Illinois HB5817 amends the Mechanics Lien Act to require contractors to provide a Senior Citizen Pre-Lien Notice to homeowners before recording a lien against an owner-occupied single-family residence. The notice must be given at least 15 days before recording the lien and include the amount claimed, an itemized list of charges, a copy of the contract, and a plain-language explanation of the lien. The homeowner has 15 days to dispute the lien in writing. If the contractor fails to provide the notice, the lien is extinguished to the extent of any damages suffered by the homeowner.
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