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Liens do not disappear on their own. The easiest way to remove a mechanics lien is by obtaining and recording a lien release from the lien claimant. If the lien has been paid or has expired under Section 34, property owners can compel the issuance of a lien release by issuing a Section 35 notice.

Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed, but conditional is viewed as the safer option. Illinois disallows any waiver of a right to claim a lien prior to performing work for a project. Illinois has no requirement that a lien waiver must be notarized.

In order for an Illinois lien waiver to be valid and enforceable, it it must be done by express agreement clearly stating an intent to waive mechanics lien rights. Lien waivers will fall under two main categories: progress payments or final payments.

Illinois sets a rule that filing a mechanics lien must be at the latest within four months after the completion of work provided to be good against the owner, any lien claimants or subsequent owners.

To Remove Lienholder: Submit lien clearance letter from the lienholder indicating that the lien has been paid in full; or. Submit lien contract stating that the lien has been paid in full; Submit a court order directing our office to issue the duplicate title without the lien or lienholder's name.

The effect of the lien Then, a creditor with a judgment lien may be able to force you to sell your property to pay off the judgment. They can do this even if you owe other creditors money. The lien remains in effect for 7 years, even if the creditor does not force a sale.