Industry Guide
Illinois Mechanics Lien Deadlines: The 90-Day Subcontractor Notice and the Four-Month Recording Rule
Illinois layers several deadlines that vary by claimant role: a 90-day notice subcontractors must serve on the owner and lender, a four-month window to record the lien claim, and a two-year period to file suit to enforce it. Owner-occupied residential work adds a 60-day notice on top. This guide walks the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act timeline a contractor or sub actually has to run.
Jordan Patel8 min read