Can a Contractor Put a Lien on My House Without a Contract in BC?
Yes, a contractor can put a builder’s lien on your house in British Columbia even without a written contract. The Builders Lien Act (the “Act”)
May 4, 2026
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What Is a Builders Lien in BC? Rights, Eligibility, and How the Act Works
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
May 1, 2026
Builders Lien Holdback Requirements in BC: What Every Owner and Contractor Must Know
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
April 29, 2026
How to File a Builders Lien in BC: Step-by-Step Guide
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
April 27, 2026
Why Owners should not take lightly a notice of claim of lien from a subcontractor
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
April 16, 2026
Suing a Contractor for Poor Workmanship in Canada
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
April 15, 2026