You did the work. You delivered the product or provided the service exactly as promised. You sent the invoice, and now you’re met with silence, excuses, or a promise to “pay next week” that never comes. For BC business owners, this is all too familiar. The cash you were counting on to cover payroll, rent, […]
If a construction or renovation project involves your home or business, what happens if a contractor walks off the job and leaves work unfinished? You could be facing financial losses, an unusable property, and/or serious project delays. What remedies are available in British Columbia? You have homeowner rights and receive some protections under: BC’s contract
British Columbia’s Partition of Property Act is designed to help co-owners resolve property disputes when they need to divide or sell the asset. The legislation often applies during property litigation involving common-law relationship breakups when couples don’t agree on what to do with the property. It may also be important during family inheritance disputes between
Construction projects in British Columbia are often sizable, high-stakes undertakings, where mistakes, misunderstandings, or a lack of planning can be costly. Despite the best of intentions and considerable effort that go into most construction projects, defects and deficiencies often result, leading to disputes that can be challenging to resolve. These defects and deficiencies may concern:
Suppose you sign a contract to purchase a condominium in British Columbia. You pay a deposit and meet all conditions. However, before closing, the seller refuses to complete the sale and instead tries to sell the condominium to someone else for a higher price. You begin real estate litigation in the BC Supreme Court seeking
Contractors who are party to construction contracts in British Columbia should be across at least some of the basics of construction dispute law and the provisions of the Builders Lien Act. This knowledge will help protect your business in case of a dispute and outline the legal options available for resolving issues, so that lengthy,
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