Lump Sum Contracts in BC: Can a Contractor Charge More Than the Quoted Price?
A lump sum contract sets a single, predetermined price for all construction work described in the project scope, and a contractor who signed one cannot
June 10, 2026
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Builders Lien Strategy for Real Estate Developers in BC
Real estate developers in BC face lien exposure from every contractor, subcontractor, worker, and material supplier on a project simultaneously, making builders lien risk management
June 4, 2026
Construction Contract Disputes: How They’re Resolved in BC
Construction contract disputes in BC resolve through: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation in BC Supreme Court. The right method depends on dispute value, the relationship
June 1, 2026
Can a Creditor Force the Sale of Your House in BC?
A judgment creditor who registers a judgment against your property in British Columbia can apply to the BC Supreme Court to force a sale of
May 28, 2026
How Builders Liens Affect Property Title in BC: From Filing to Discharge
A builders lien registered at the BC Land Title Office creates a statutory charge against property title that restricts the owner’s ability to sell, refinance,
May 26, 2026
Builders Lien Expiry and Enforcement in BC: What Contractors Must Do Before the Deadline
Enforcing a builders lien in BC requires filing a Notice of Civil Claim in BC Supreme Court and registering a certificate of pending litigation against
May 22, 2026