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Builders Liens: Can you Lien for Planned Work?

Under the Builders Lien Act, a statutory right is created to filed builders liens for work performed and/or materials supplied to an improvement.
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Time to Sue: COVID-19 Accommodations Ending

As discussed in my previous article, COVID-19, Builders Liens and Limitation Periods, since March 26, 2020, limitation periods in BC were suspended. This suspension was listed as of April 15, 2020 for builders lien issues.
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Builders Liens: Abuse of Process, 21-Day Notices and Strict Compliance

As discussed in my previous articles, the Builders Lien Act creates extraordinary remedies and, as such, requires extraordinary attention be paid to complying with its requirements.
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Whether a Strata Can or Cannot Recover Legal Fees in Enforcement Efforts

When a strata issues fines or fees against owners, it often seeks legal assistance in doing so. A recent decision reviews when a strata is or is not entitled to recover part or all of those legal fees.
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Only BC Courts Can Adjudicate on Real Property in BC

There is frequent need for parties who obtain judgments in jurisdictions outside of BC to come to BC seeking to enforce their judgments against assets of judgment creditors held in BC.
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Contract Law Largely Explored in One Case

Often times parties to a contract have a less than clear understanding of many of the principles of contractual law.
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Lost Your Duplicate Certificate of Title?

When you become the registered owner of real property in British Columbia that is free and clear of any financial encumbrances or agreements for sale, the Land Title Office has the ability to issue to you a "Duplicate Certificate of Title."
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Keeping Construction Costs Under Control: Costs-Plus vs. Guaranteed Maximum Price

One of the most frequent types of construction disputes centers on what is owed vs. what is charged for work.
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Extending Temporary COVID-19 Layoffs Beyond August 30, 2020

On June 25, 2020, the province introduced regulatory amendments to allow temporary layoffs to continue for up to 24 weeks, or until August 30th, whichever comes first.
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Inform your Insurer of Material Changes in Risk or You Could Lose Coverage

On January 21, 2014, Mr. and Ms. Schellenberg suffered losses when a building on their property was damaged by a fire.
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Failing to Commit a Contract of Purchase of Sale for Real Property to Writing: A Potential Incurable Mistake

As was discussed in my previous article, Property, Parties, Price – How Far the Court Will Go to Insert the 3 P’s of Real Estate into a Contract, it is critical that parties to a contract of purchase and sale for real property take the time to properly document the terms of their contract.
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Layoffs, Recalls and Terminations – The Aftermath of COVID-19

On March 17, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, declared a public health emergency.  The following day, March 18, 2020, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, declared a provincial state of emergency to support a province wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This signaled the closing of many BC business and the resulting layoff of employees.
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