Forty-five days after your crew finished the framing on that Surrey project, you are staring at an unpaid invoice. The general contractor stopped returning your calls. You phoned the Land Title Office. The window to file a builder’s lien had closed. That call can feel final, but it isn’t. Legalbird can help BC contractors, subcontractors, […]
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
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:
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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