(a) If a payment due pursuant to the provisions of this Act is not made in a timely manner, the delinquent party shall be liable for the amount of that payment, plus interest at a rate equal to 10% per annum.
     (b) A contractor or subcontractor who is not paid as required by this Act may, after providing 7 calendar days’ written notice to the party failing to make the required payment, suspend performance of a construction contract without penalty for breach of contract, until the payment required pursuant to this Act is made.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 603/15

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

     (c) The interest imposed by this Act shall not be duplicative of the interest charged under the Mechanics Lien Act.