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Real property ownership in British Columbia is governed by a modified Torrens system for title registration.
A party claiming a builders lien must do so by filing a “claim of lien” in the form prescribed by the Builders Lien Act.
Incidents of “dooring” are increasing. Both cyclists and drivers need to read this article.
While not guaranteeing the settlement of disputes, the Builders Lien Act provides a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, workers and suppliers.
The Government of British Columbia recently announced significant changes to how legal disputes worth less than $5,000 and between $5,000 and $35,000 get resolved.
The recent decision of Ankenman Associates Architects Inc. v. 0981478 raises some interesting issues surrounding the intersection of copyright law, construction law, and the foreclosure process.