What to do if a construction company filed a frivolous mechanic’s lien against my property?
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What to do if a construction company filed a frivolous mechanic’s lien against my property?
Asked on August 8, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
A frivolous mechanics lien is one which has been filed without any reasonable cause. For example, one that is filed late. If you feel that your property has been unjustly liened, you must submit and obtain an action for “lien removal”. The steps for doing this vary from state-to-state, however, if you google your state and the term mechanis’s liens you may be able to find specific requirements for filing; there may even be downloadable templates available. However, if the party who filed the lien contests your action then removal may turn into a more complex situation that requires the help of an attorney.
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