Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

A Contractors lien has been placed on my property. The person who did work on my property claimed I owed him $12,000.00 and when I questioned him on what the money was for, as I purchased all materials and was paying him as we went along, he became nasty saying he was going to place a lien on my property and was going to teach me a lesson. There was no written contract but he did sign a notice stating I provided all monies for the rehab of the property. He has now had a lawyer send me a Notice for Demand of payment. I have lost my job and put all my money into rehabbing this property. How can I challenge this lien?


Asked on 6/14/11, 8:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

You can file a demand that he forcelose and/or you can file a lawsuit to Quiet Title.

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Answered on 6/14/11, 9:07 pm
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

First of all, from the information you provided, it does not sound as if a mechanics lien has been filed yet. A collection letter from an attorney is not a lien. You should have an attorney review the letter you received. It may need to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the attorney may be subject to penalties if it does not. In addition to the previous suggestions, if they do file a mechanics lien, you may be able to sue them (the contractor and the attorney) for slander of title.

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Answered on 6/16/11, 12:34 pm


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