Removing A Builders Lien – Options According To The Builders Lien Act

The Builders' Lien Act (the "BLA") in Saskatchewan is an invaluable enforcement tool for those providing materials or services to improvements on projects within the province. The provisions of the BLA prescribe specific remedies for suppliers, which enhance their enforcement and collection of unpaid invoices. These remedies, however, can have adverse impacts on the owners of liened lands. Luckily, the BLA provides some relief to these owners during the adjudication of a lien claim.

Removing a builders' lien can be a complex process, but it is an essential step for property owners who need to clear their titles. The BLA provides several mechanisms for discharging or withdrawing liens. These include, among other things: