Legal Question in Construction Law in Illinois

I'm a sub-contrctor who was hired by another contractor (person I know)and didn't get paid for work done. I have a copy of the FINAL WAIVER OF LIEN from architects office who hired this thief.It says they paid him in full for the work I had done and it is signed by him.He is avoiding me, his wife told me not to bother them at home because she is going to call for police. I filed small claim law suit but he is also avoiding to recive summons.Sheriff was at his door-no answer, certified mail-didn't pick up. I hired special server now. What are my chanses to getting my money? (his not bunkrupt) He owes me $5000+court cost+intrest. (to be clear -architect hired him to do this job and without knowledge of architect he hired me and lied to me that tis is his job straight from the owner of the building)


Asked on 12/05/11, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
terrence rubino rubino ruman crosmer smith and sersic

depending on when you last did the work, you might be able to filke a mechanics lien against the property. frankly offhand i don't remember the time limit but seem to recall it is 120 days. contact a lawyer in your area especially if you are within that time frame or close to it. re the small claims case, all you can do is keep pursuing it yourself or try to get a lawyer to do it. unfortunately subs are susceptible to rats like this guy. for future reference ALWAYS be prepared to timely file your mechanics lien as that is your best remedy.

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Answered on 12/05/11, 12:20 pm


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