Illinois § 34
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.
Notice to commence suit. (a) Upon written demand of the owner, lienor, a recorder under Section 3-5010.8 of the Counties Code, or any person interested in the real estate, or their agent or attorney, served on the person claiming the lien, or his agent or attorney, requiring suit to be commenced to enforce the lien or answer to be filed in a pending suit, suit shall be commenced or answer filed within 30 days thereafter, or the lien shall be forfeited. Such service may be by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service. (b) A written demand under this Section must contain the following language in at least 10 point bold face type: "Failure to respond to this notice within 30 days after receipt, as required by Section 34 of the Mechanics Lien Act, shall result in the forfeiture of the referenced lien." (Source: P.A. 100-1061, eff. 1-1-19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 34
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 34 cover?
Section 34 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 34?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 34" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 34 apply to my situation?
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