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ARTICLE · 28 NOVEMBER 2012

What Are The Time Limits For Filing A Construction Lien?

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Contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers all need to know how long they have to register their construction lien(s)

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Contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers all need to know how long they have to register their construction lien(s).

The time limits to register a construction lien under the Ontario Construction Lien Act are as follows:

For a Contractor:

The construction lien must be filed within 45 days after the earlier of either:

a. the publication of the Certificate of Substantial Performance; or

b. completion or abandonment of the contract.

For a Sub-Contractor or Supplier:

The construction lien must be filed within 45 days after the earlier of either:

a. the publication of the Certificate of Substantial Performance; or

b. the date on which the sub-contractor or supplier last supplied services and materials or the date the subcontract is certified to be completed.

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