If there are no preserved or perfected liens after the lien period expires (60 days after the notice is published), the owner must release the holdback within 14 days after the expiry of the lien period.
If there are no preserved or perfected liens after the lien period expires (60 days after the notice is published), the owner must release the holdback within 14 days after the expiry of the lien period.
Failure to register a lien in the 60-day timeline may result in the Lien Claimant losing their right to register a lien. A Lien Claimant should not leave the preservation of a lien to the “last hour” as this may result in the lien failing to be preserved in time.
Phased Holdback Release Repealed The amendments to the Act are a major change from the current holdback regime, where payors can release holdback on an annual or phased basis if provided for by the contract and subject to lien conditions outlined under s. 26.1(2).
No, you cannot “contract out” of the Act. The provisions apply to you no matter what, so you can- not have provisions in a contract that prevent a person from liening, or that holdbacks are not required.
The amended Construction Lien Act of Ontario provides for an interim dispute resolution process for construction projects. As an interim process, it means that parties may appeal to the court after a decision is reached. Almost all construction disputes may be raised through the adjudication process.
If the consumer decides to cancel the contract, the consumer must send the contractor a written notice of his or her decision. The consumer may use the Notice of Cancellation form that the contractor has provided (see D. below) but the consumer is not required to use this form.