Yes, in order to become 'legal' the lien must be filed and recorded with the Clerk Of The Court.
A mechanic's lien is filed in the land records office in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
Try the link below for filing a mechanics lien in Illinois.
any lien is challengable in superior court or small claims, depending on amount of lien.
Generally, the release or satisfaction of lien must be issued by the court that issued the judgment. Take a copy of the lien with you and visit that court. They will explain the process for obtaining a release.Generally, if you paid the lien, the creditor is responsible for returning the lien to the court as satisfied.Generally, the release or satisfaction of lien must be issued by the court that issued the judgment. Take a copy of the lien with you and visit that court. They will explain the process for obtaining a release.Generally, if you paid the lien, the creditor is responsible for returning the lien to the court as satisfied.Generally, the release or satisfaction of lien must be issued by the court that issued the judgment. Take a copy of the lien with you and visit that court. They will explain the process for obtaining a release.Generally, if you paid the lien, the creditor is responsible for returning the lien to the court as satisfied.Generally, the release or satisfaction of lien must be issued by the court that issued the judgment. Take a copy of the lien with you and visit that court. They will explain the process for obtaining a release.Generally, if you paid the lien, the creditor is responsible for returning the lien to the court as satisfied.
The lien will be "notarized" (rendered enforceable), when it is filed with the clerk of the court that holds jurisdiction in such matters.
Talk to someone at your local court house about a mechanics lien
Possibly fraud, defamation, tortious interference, abuse of process, not to mention perjury, extortion, filing false documents, etc.
You need as much information as possible on why you need to file the lien. Check with the court house in your county for the local law regarding the filing. The local clerk of court or magistrate should be able to file the lien for a small fee.
You will have to go through your local court system. As them what steps to take.
Mechanics liens are a legal process used to assist contractors, mechanics and those in construction to obtain payment for services rendered. A mechanics lien could cover the home or building and the land beneath it or for mechanics a lien would cover the actual automobile. If a contractor has placed a lien on the property, the owner does not have a clear title until the debt has been paid.· The procedure to file a mechanics lien may vary depending upon the state you live in, so check with district court to make sure you file everything correctly.· Some states require a title search on the property to insure that the person that owes the debt is the owner of the property that you are placing the lien upon.· Notify the owner of the property by certified mail. Include the details of the service that was provided, when the work was completed and how much is owed. There are inexpensive forms available online and through the court system that you can easily complete yourself. Check your state’s court website for helpful packets and forms for filing. Attach a copy of the bill and the services provided. Make sure to keep copies of invoices and any other evidence that will support a judgment in your favor.· File the lien with the county where the property is located. Check your state’s guidelines on whether the lien and notice need to be served personally and by whom.· If you do not receive an answer, the Court will file a judgment in your favor. This is why it is important if you are the party receiving the mechanics lien to respond to the notice. If you neglect to file an answer to the mechanics lien, it may automatically result in a judgment in favor of the moving party.The time period you are allowed to file a mechanics lien may vary as well. You may only have 60 days from the date the labor was performed to have a mechanics lien recorded. Additionally, depending upon the state you live in, you may be required to wait 20 days after you have sent notice, which usually results in payment and avoids any further legal action.Mechanics liens are usually a simple legal action that can be carried out by a contractor without any assistance. If you are unsure of the procedure, check with an attorney.
Could be a mechanics lien.
You have to show that the lien was not lawful. Which can be pretty difficult if due process was followed in obtaining the lien. If fraud or deceit can be demonstrated, the court might remove the lien.
That depends on the repair contract, the shop I worked for in the Dallas area had a stipulation that; If we allowed you to take the car and to pay out repair costs, we reserved the right to recover the vehicle without the necessity of a formal lien, or court process for recovery, at any time for failure to pay any portion of the repair (and charge you the fees involved with recovery). In Texas, under statute as well as the Texas Constitution, a "Mechanics Lien" (Labor Lien) is automatic with any unpaid labor bill; filing of a lien against the title through the TDPS or county clerk is just a formality (and normally only done when you still owe a finance company for the repairs, as the finance company will pay them to release the lien and add the charges to your payment).