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ARTICLE · 14 OCTOBER 2025

No Lien Claim For Anticipated Delay Claim Damages

A July 2025 decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court provides an important reminder about what types of work are permitted to be included in a lien claim filed under...

CanadaReal Estate and Construction

A July 2025 decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court provides an important reminder about what types of work are permitted to be included in a lien claim filed under the BC Builders Lien Act, SBC 45 (the Act).

Factual overview

The dispute in Mazzei Electric Ltd. v. Aragon, 2025 BCSC 1435arose from the redevelopment of a heritage hotel in Victoria, BC. The owner, Aragon (English Inn) Development Corp. (Aragon), retained Mazzei Electric Ltd. (Mazzei) to complete electrical work under a stipulated price contract valued at approximately CA$3.5 million. A dispute arose and Mazzei filed a CA$2.9 million lien claim, comprised of three components:

  • Invoices for work performed;

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