When to File Your Builders Lien in BC: Completion Triggers, Deadlines, and Common Mistakes
The deadline to file a builders lien in BC is 45 days from the date a triggering event occurs: (1) issuance of a certificate of
May 20, 2026
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How Much Does It Cost to File a Builders Lien in BC?
Filing a builders’ lien in British Columbia with the Land Title Office is free. Beyond the base registration fee, you need to account for related
May 19, 2026
How Long Does a Builders Lien Last in BC?
A builders’ lien in British Columbia lasts until the claimant commences a court action to enforce it within one year of registration, or the lien
May 14, 2026
Contractor Breach of Contract in BC: Legal Rights, Remedies, and Defences
A contractor breach of contract in British Columbia occurs when a contractor fails to perform, delivers defective work, abandons a project, or violates a material
May 11, 2026
Another Success in Helping a Client to Cancel a Pre-Sale Contract
Cancellation of a pre-sale contract is possible in British Columbia when a developer fails to meet its legal obligations to purchasers. Navigating the complexities of
May 7, 2026
How to Remove a Builders Lien in BC
A builders lien in BC can be removed four ways under the Builders Lien Act: direct payment with a Release of Lien signed by the
May 5, 2026