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Construction Liens: Protecting Your Right to Get Paid

When you have supplied work or materials to a construction project, an unpaid invoice can have a serious effect on your business. Ontario’s construction lien process may provide a way to secure a payment claim connected to the property.

Gurizzan Law assists contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with construction lien matters. We help clients assess their rights, respond to claims, and take the steps needed to preserve or challenge a lien. Because lien rights are subject to strict requirements and deadlines, prompt advice matters.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

A construction lien is a legal claim associated with an improvement to property. It may help an eligible party secure payment for services or materials supplied to the project.

Eligibility depends on the work or materials supplied and the person’s role in the project. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers may have lien rights in qualifying circumstances.

No. A lien is a way to protect a claim; it does not, by itself, resolve whether money is owed or guarantee collection.

Yes. Ontario’s Construction Act sets deadlines for preserving and perfecting lien claims, and the relevant dates depend on the circumstances of the project. If payment is outstanding, seek advice promptly rather than waiting for negotiations to conclude.

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