Chapter 770, LIENS

(770 ILCS 70/14) (from Ch. 82, par. 514) Sec. 14. Consolidation of suits to foreclose - intervention. If several actions brought to enforce liens under this Act on the same property be pending at the same time, the court may order them to be consolidated. Any claimant having file…

(770 ILCS 70/15) (from Ch. 82, par. 515) Sec. 15. Removal prohibited; injunction; lien follows property wrongfully removed. When any lien provided for by this Act shall have attached to the property covered thereby, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove such property, or …

(770 ILCS 15/15) (from Ch. 82, par. 665) Sec. 15. Priority. Prior recorded liens and mortgages shall have priority over a broker's lien. A prior recorded lien shall include, without limitation, (i) a valid mechanic's lien claim that is recorded subsequent to the broker's notice o…

(770 ILCS 23/15) Sec. 15. Notice of judgment or award. A judgment, award, settlement, or compromise secured by or on behalf of an injured person may not be satisfied without the injured person or his or her authorized representative first giving notice of the judgment, award, set…

(770 ILCS 103/15) Sec. 15. Foreclosure of lien or security interest on a timeshare use. (a) Notwithstanding anything in the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law or the Uniform Commercial Code to the contrary, the holder of a managing entity lien created by Section 5 on a timeshare u…

(770 ILCS 60/15) (from Ch. 82, par. 15) Sec. 15. Upon all questions arising between different contractors having liens under this act, no preference shall be given to him whose contract was made first, except the claim of any person for wages by him personally performed, shall be…

(770 ILCS 70/16) (from Ch. 82, par. 516) Sec. 16. Sale pursuant to foreclosure. A. In all actions to enforce a lien under the provisions of this Act, the court shall, for cause, appoint a receiver with the usual powers granted in equity to operate the leasehold, subject to the li…

(770 ILCS 60/16) (from Ch. 82, par. 16) Sec. 16. No incumbrance upon land, created before or after the making of the contract for improvements under the provisions of this act, shall operate upon the building erected, or materials furnished until a lien in favor of the persons ha…

(770 ILCS 60/17) (from Ch. 82, par. 17) Sec. 17. Costs. (a) The costs of proceedings as between all parties to the suit shall be taxed equitably against the losing party, and where taxed against more than one party, shall be so taxed against all in favor of the proper party but e…

(770 ILCS 70/17) (from Ch. 82, par. 517) Sec. 17. Allowance of reasonable attorney's fee in foreclosure. In any action brought to enforce a lien prescribed by this Act, unless the defendant interposes a good and substantial defense, any lien claimant for whom judgment is rendered…

(770 ILCS 70/18) (from Ch. 82, par. 518) Sec. 18. Personal action. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair or affect the right of any person to whom any debt may be due for work performed or materials or services furnished to maintain a personal action against the person…

(770 ILCS 60/18) (from Ch. 82, par. 18) Sec. 18. Whatever right or estate such owner had in the land at the time of making the contract may be sold in the same manner as other sales of real estate are made under orders of court. If any part of the premises can be separated from t…

(770 ILCS 70/19) (from Ch. 82, par. 519) Sec. 19. Waivers. The taking of any note or any additional security by any person given a lien by this Act shall not constitute a waiver of the lien unless made a waiver by express agreement of the parties in writing. The claiming of a lie…

(770 ILCS 60/19) (from Ch. 82, par. 19) Sec. 19. The court shall ascertain the amount due each lien creditor and shall direct the application of the proceeds of sale to be made to each in proportion to their several amounts, according to the provisions of this act, but the claims…

(770 ILCS 85/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 64) Sec. 2. Any laborer, employee or trustee desiring to enforce his or her claim for wages or pension or retirement payments under this Act, shall present a statement under oath showing the amount due, the kind of work for which the wages are d…

(770 ILCS 95/2) (from Ch. 114, par. 802) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (A) "Self-service storage facility" means any real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to occupa…

(770 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 502) Sec. 2. Persons entitled to lien - amount of lien. Any person, including the operator, who shall, under contract with the owner or operator of any leasehold or of any pipeline, perform any labor or furnish any material or services used or e…

(770 ILCS 90/2) (from Ch. 141, par. 2) Sec. 2. Perishable property which has been transported to destination, and the owner, or consignee, notified of its arrival, or being notified, refuses or neglects to receive the same and pay the legal charges thereon, or if upon diligent in…

(770 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 47b) Sec. 2. Unless the chattel is redeemed within 90 days of the completion of the expenditure of such labor, services, skill, or material or furnishing of storage, or within 90 days of the date agreed upon for redemption, the lien may be enfor…

(770 ILCS 105/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 352) Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this Act: (A) The term "processor" means any individual or entity including, but not limited to, a tool or die maker, who contracted with, or uses a tool, die, mold, jig, fixture, form or pattern to man…

(770 ILCS 55/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 50) Sec. 2. Every person who shall hereafter, as sub-contractor, material man, or laborer, furnish to any contractor with any such railroad corporation any fuel, ties, materials, supplies, or any other article or thing, or who shall do and perfo…

(770 ILCS 30/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 202) Sec. 2. Any person desiring to secure the benefits of this Act shall within 6 months after the shoeing of such horse, mule, ox or other animal, file with the recorder in the county in which such animal is, a claim for lien in writing and un…

(770 ILCS 100/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 52) Sec. 2. Any owner of a stallion or jack desiring to secure the benefits of this Act shall, within 24 months after any mare or jennet has been served by his stallion or jack, file with the recorder of deeds in the county in which such mare or…

(770 ILCS 45/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 41) Sec. 2. Such lien shall cease at the expiration of 60 days from the date of the delivery of such chattel to the owner thereof, or his duly authorized agent, unless the lien claimant shall within 60 days, file in the office of the recorder of…

(770 ILCS 110/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 402) Sec. 2. (a) Notices of liens, certificates and other notices affecting federal tax liens or other federal liens must be filed in accordance with this Act. (b) Notices of liens upon real property for obligations payable to the United States…

(770 ILCS 60/2) (from Ch. 82, par. 2) Sec. 2. Labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, forms or form work furnished by mistake. Any person furnishing labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, forms or form work for the erection of a building…

(770 ILCS 70/20) (from Ch. 82, par. 520) Sec. 20. Assignment of liens and actions. All claims for liens and likewise all actions to recover therefor under this Act shall be assignable so as to vest in the assignee all rights and remedies herein given subject to all defenses there…

(770 ILCS 15/20) (from Ch. 82, par. 670) Sec. 20. Escrow of disputed amounts. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, whenever a claim for lien has been filed with the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles that would prevent the closing of a transaction or conveyance, an e…

(770 ILCS 23/20) Sec. 20. Items to which lien attaches. The lien of a health care professional or health care provider under this Act shall, from and after the time of the service of the lien notice, attach to any verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise secured by or …

(770 ILCS 60/20) (from Ch. 82, par. 20) Sec. 20. Upon all sales under this Act the right of redemption shall exist in favor of the same persons, and may be made in the same manner as is or may be provided for redemption of real estate from sales under judgments for the payment of…

(770 ILCS 60/21) (from Ch. 82, par. 21) Sec. 21. Subcontractor defined; lien of subcontractor; notice; size of type; service of notice; amount of lien; default by contractor. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 5, every mechanic, worker, or other person who shall furnish any…

(770 ILCS 60/21.01) (from Ch. 82, par. 21.01) Sec. 21.01. Failure of contractor to pay sub-contractor; fraud; penalty. Any contractor, or if the contractor is a corporation any officer or employee thereof, who with intent to defraud induces a subcontractor, as defined in Section …

(770 ILCS 60/21.02) Sec. 21.02. Construction Trust Funds. (a) Money held in trust; trustees. Any owner, contractor, subcontractor, or supplier of any tier who requests or requires the execution and delivery of a waiver of mechanics lien by any person who furnishes labor, services…

(770 ILCS 60/22) (from Ch. 82, par. 22) Sec. 22. Partners or joint contractors; sub-letting of contract; statement by sub-contractor; failure to provide; penalty. Whenever, after a contract has been made, the contractor shall associate one or more persons as partners or joint con…

(770 ILCS 60/23) (from Ch. 82, par. 23) Sec. 23. Liens against public funds. (a) For the purpose of this Section "contractor" includes any sub-contractor; "State" includes any department, board or commission thereof, or other person financing and constructing any public improveme…

(770 ILCS 60/24) (from Ch. 82, par. 24) Sec. 24. Written notice by subcontractor; service; when notice not necessary; form of notice. (a) Subcontractors, or parties furnishing labor, materials, fixtures, apparatus, machinery, or services, may at any time after making his or her c…

(770 ILCS 60/25) (from Ch. 82, par. 25) Sec. 25. Notice to persons not found or not residing in county. (a) In all cases where the owner of record, his or her agent, architect, or superintendent or lending agency, if known, cannot, upon reasonable diligence, be found in the count…

(770 ILCS 23/25) Sec. 25. Examination of health care records. (a) Upon written request by medical authorization signed by the patient or the patient's representative, or by subpoena, any party to a pending court action against whom a claim is asserted for damages resulting from i…

(770 ILCS 60/26) (from Ch. 82, par. 26) Sec. 26. Claim for wages as laborer preferred. The claim of any person for wages under Sections 21 and 22 of this Act shall be a preferred lien. (Source: P.A. 94-627, eff. 1-1-06.)

(770 ILCS 60/27) (from Ch. 82, par. 27) Sec. 27. When the owner or his agent is notified as provided in this Act, he shall retain from any money due or to become due the contractor, an amount sufficient to pay all demands that are or will become due such sub-contractor, tradesman…

(770 ILCS 60/28) (from Ch. 82, par. 28) Sec. 28. Suits by laborers, materialmen or sub-contractors. If any money due to the laborers, materialmen, or sub-contractors be not paid within 10 days after his notice is served as provided in Sections 5, 24, and 25, then such person may …

(770 ILCS 50/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 47c) Sec. 3. Such sale shall be held only after giving 30 days' notice of the time and place of such sale, by publication once in some newspaper of general circulation in the city, village, or incorporated town in which such lienor expended such…

(770 ILCS 60/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 3) Sec. 3. Labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, forms or form work furnished for lands of married person; lands held by husband and wife. If any such labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, forms or f…

(770 ILCS 45/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 42) Sec. 3. Upon presentation of such notice to the recorder of any county, it shall be the duty of the recorder to file the same in his office and to index the same in a book to be kept by him for that purpose and called "index of liens upon ch…

(770 ILCS 105/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 353) Sec. 3. Notice. Before enforcing a lien as provided for in subsection (A) of Section 1 of this Act, an initial notice in writing shall be given to the customer, either delivered personally or sent by registered mail to the last known addre…

(770 ILCS 100/3) (from Ch. 8, par. 53) Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the recorder, upon presentation to him of any such claim for lien, together with the recording fee, to file the same in his office in the same manner as provided by law for the filing and recording of deeds or…

(770 ILCS 85/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 65) Sec. 3. No claims made under this act shall be paid until after the expiration of the time in which to present such claims. And if the funds realized on the property seized shall be insufficient to pay the total claims presented, then such f…

(770 ILCS 110/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 403) Sec. 3. Certification of notices of liens, certificates or other notices affecting federal liens by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States or his delegate, or by any official or entity of the United States responsible for filin…

(770 ILCS 55/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 51) Sec. 3. The person performing such labor, or furnishing such material, shall cause a notice, in writing, to be served on the president or secretary of such railroad corporation, substantially as follows, viz.: To .... president, (or secretar…

(770 ILCS 30/3) (from Ch. 82, par. 203) Sec. 3. Such claim for lien shall state the name and residence of the person claiming the lien, the name of the owner, or reputed owner, of the animal sought to be charged with the lien and a description sufficient for identification of the…