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but he didn't pay a subcontractor and they've now put a lien on my house.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Based on what you've written, you have a cause of action against the Contractor for taking your money and failing to pay his subcontractor. Unfortunately, this does not mean you have a defense to the Subcontractor's Mechanics Lien claim. It is easier to talk it out than address it here.... View More 
- but they are bringing the case to court themselves. Can I get this moved to small claims?
answered on Nov 23, 2016
Your question is too vague for a full answer. To begin with, you reference being sued in "District Court" - which is the name given to Federal Courts in Illinois. I suspect you mean that you are being sued in the Circuit Court for your County and your question is how to have the matter... View More
I live in Illinois. I need this contract to be general for me to use with every subcontractor we hire. We work in the construction industry.
answered on Sep 10, 2015
You are certainly within your rights to try and draft the agreement you need yourself, but I would strongly caution you to use an attorney. Online templates, even the ones that you pay for, are written in a way to apply to as many situations as possible. Using one is very risky in the event there... View More
I signed off on original work order, then they had to reinforce gables and I verbally said go ahead, but no cost was mentioned and nothing signed off on. 3 months later am given a bill for this work $500 (they said they gave me a break from $800), and ask for immediate payment. The original work... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2013
It depends. I am assuming that reinforcement of the gables was not contemplated in the original contract. If it had been, then you should not pay anything extra. With that in mind, the answer to your question depends on *why* the gables were reinforced. If it was because of their negligence... View More
My question is about filing a lien against property. I was hire by general contractor which I singed a contract to perform constriction work on someone’s property (house). The work was completed however I never got pay. There was a check written for material but the check returned for... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2011
you needed to timely file a mechanic's lien against the property. i would need to look up the time limitation to know for sure but think in illinois it is 120 days from your last work done at the property. if you are within or close to that time frame you need to contact a lawyer. if you are... View More
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