Legally Speaking Builders Lien Act #282

February 1st, 1998 is the date when the new Builders Lien Act became law, with the exception of a few sections which will…

Legally Speaking Commission Trust and the Personal Property Security Act ; Condominium Act – Assessments, Defaulting Owner, Strata Corporation Priority Over a Mortgagee #272

Column No. 266 described a B.C. Court of Appeal decision that a valid trust can be created by a properly worded independent contractor contract, despite the illegality of that form of contract under…

Legally Speaking Builders Liens #70

Column #69 which discussed a Builders Lien clause resulted in questions which indicate that there is some confusion as to when liens may be filed and lien holdbacks may be paid out…

Legally Speaking Builders Lien Clause #69

I recently reviewed a proposed contract for the purchase of a lot and a home to be constructed by the owner/builder…