Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
My husband was contracted for repairs at a residental location and the owner of the property is now refusing to pay the balance owed. This contract was a verbal agreement and all repairs have been completed. What can I do to retain final payment?
Asked on 1/22/11, 5:32 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sal Sheikh
www.BetterCallSal.com
You may want to use "Small Claims" Court.
You can pursue judgment of up to $10k in small claims.
Good Luck!
Answered on 1/27/11, 1:36 pm
You may also have your husband tell the homeowner that if they don't pay, he will file a 'mechanic's lien' against the house. In Illinois, the statute is found at 770 ILCS 60/ and is commonly called 'The Mechanic's Lien Act'. This can usually be found on Google. Good luck.
Answered on 1/29/11, 2:57 pm
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