A builders lien is a statutory charge registered against a property’s title that secures payment for contractors, subcontractors, workers, and material suppliers who contributed to
The Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 requires every owner and party in a BC construction contract to retain 10% of each progress payment
To put a builders lien on a property in BC, you usually must register a claim of builders’ lien at the Land Title Office within
In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation 2025 BCCA 461, the British Columbia Court of Appeal confirmed that if an owner, despite receiving
Yes, you can sue a contractor for poor workmanship in Canada. Homeowners in British Columbia have multiple legal pathways to recover losses caused by substandard
Construction projects—whether building a new home, developing a commercial property, or undertaking a major renovation—are complex undertakings. When problems arise with your contractor, the project
