Sheltering Archives - Construction Law Canada

Case Review – Homes by DeSantis (Lake) Inc. v Sutton Forming Inc., 2023 ONSC 2628

July 17, 2023

Lessons Learned Preparation to dispute payment to a contractor should focus on ensuring that claims made by the owner agree with the owner’s documentary

Can A Lien Be Sheltered Under A Claim By A Lienholder Further Down The Supply Chain?

June 30, 2013

The sheltering rights under the Construction Lien Act are fundamental protections for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on a building project. But the definitions of

Construction Liens: Two Thorny Issues: Can non-lienable work be sheltered? Can off-site work be liened?

March 20, 2011

In John Barlot Architect Ltd. v. 413481 Alberta Ltd, the Alberta Court of Appeal has recently dealt with two thorny issues relating to a consultant’s