In this article, our DuPage County mechanics lien lawyers explain how to correctly obtain a mechanics lien in Illinois.  We explain the difference between mechanics liens on private and public projects.  We also explain the differences between subcontractor and general contractor mechanics liens. We also explain how you go about the claim filing and sending notice and lay out the enforcement deadlines you need to remember in order to retain your mechanics lien rights. 

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In this article, our DuPage County mechanics lien lawyers discuss Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) construction contracts in Illinois.

We examine the terms that should be in DuPage County real estate and construction contracts, including scope of work, costs, and bonds. It's of critical importance for both sides to understand these terms to ensure there is no misunderstanding of the nature of the work being done.

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In this article, our DuPage County mechanics lien lawyers explain general contractor agreements in construction.

General contractor agreements for construction projects have some provisions that are subject to negotiation between the owner and the general contractor based on the specifics of the project and the relative negotiating power of each party. In this article, our DuPage County mechanics lien attorneys explain the most important clauses in general contractor agreements for construction projects.  We also discuss the purpose of each clause as well as negotiation considerations between the owner and the general contractor.   ​

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