LIENS
Exodus Bailiffs specializes in Mechanic’s Liens, and Builders Lien Claim filings.
If you are owed money for construction services or materials, you have the right to file a Lien Claim to protect your interest.
If you are a contractor or supplier and did not get paid for your services, call Exodus Bailiffs Inc.
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien or Builders Lien attaches the amount you are owed to the title of a property. Your Mechanic’s Lien or Builders Lien prevents the property owner from selling, transferring title or refinancing the property in question.
Forty-Five Day Rule:
In British Columbia, a lien must be filed within 45 days after the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, or if not applicable, within 45 days after completion, abandonment or termination of the Head Contract or else the lien will be invalid.
If a certificate of completion has been issued with respect to a contract or subcontract, the claims of lien of
- the contractor or subcontractor, and
- any persons engaged by or under the contractor or subcontractor
Who can file a Mechanic's Lien or Builders Lien for non-payment?
Contractors, Material Suppliers & Private Individuals of:
• VEHICLES
• MECHANICS
• ELECTRICAL
• PLUMBING
• HVAC
• DRYWALL
• TAPING
• ROOFING
• WINDOWS & DOORS
• LUMBER
• ACOUSTICS
• STEEL
• SCAFFOLDING
• ELEVATOR SYSTEMS
• MASONRY
• LANDSCAPING
• RESTORATION
• DEMOLITION
• EQUIPMENT RENTAL
• TRUCKING / HAULING
• ARCHITECTS
• ENGINEERS
• SITE SAFETY
• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT