Lien into it! Understanding and Embracing the Builders Lien Act

Description

What can you do when faced with an unpaid invoice or a claim of builders lien appears on title? Whether you like it or not, the Builders Lien Act applies to construction work throughout British Columbia. Join Pushor Mitchell LLP lawyers Mark Danielson, Darcy Whittaker, and Delaney Long as they guide you through the complexities of preparing, filing, and removing builders liens. This session will address key issues related to preparing and filing a claim of lien, what your options are once filed, as well as the legal options for removing a claim of lien from title. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge to help you understand the Builders Lien Act and effectively manage builders liens in your construction business.

In this session you will learn about: 

1. Preparing and Filing a Claim of Lien

• The Who, What, and When of Filing a Claim of Lien
• Common Mistakes in Completing Form 5

2. The Filed Claim of Lien

• One-Year Limitation Period
• Notice to Commence an Action

3. Removing a Claim of Lien
   • Releasing the Claim of Lien – Form C Release
   • Mechanisms under the Builders Lien Act: Dispute or Give Security?
   • Section 23: Summary Determination of Holdback Liability
   • Section 24: Securing Liens Pending Their Further Dispute
   • Section 25: Discharging Expired or Clearly Invalid Liens

Approved for 2 CPD.