On February 25, 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an opinion that diminished mechanics lien rights for contractors, subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers in Illinois. [Learn more]
The RCEC is asking our contractors to contact their State Legislators and ask them to support an amendment to Section 16 of the Mechanics Lien Act to restore the original intent of this Act prior to the Cypress Creek decision by the Illinois Supreme Court. Download a sample letter.
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