how do i put a lien on property in bc?

Answer 1

There are a number of reasons to place a lien on a property. The process is a little different for each, and the time that a lien stays on the title of the property differs.

If this is in order to force the payment of a bill related to work performed on the property (a builders lien) they have a shelf life.

Other liens may stay on the title longer and obviously get dealt with on the sale of a property.

Many people would strongly advise to seek legal advise to ensure you use the correct approach and paperwork to get a lien registered.

You can do it your self, you would go to the local landtitle office and obtain the forms for it, complete them, file them and pay the fees. Keep in mind that in a number of cases you will have to show evidence to support that you have a rightfull claim against the property and or its owner.

This is the reason most people would use a lawyer to assist them, as the majority of the liens that are placed on properties, are coming from some form of court action.

You may want to review the reasons for your intention to place a lien on a property, write out your reasons and logic, and have an initial consultation with a lawyer and or the land titles office (they are very helpfull) and see if a lien is the right way to get your issue resolved.

A lien will only be dealt with if and when the property sells, if you are seeking payment in some form, you may want to consider small claims court, and or supreme court of BC dependent on the amount of compensation you are looking for.

If you are trying to get paid for a registered loan or mortgage on the property, the forclosure proceduce may be your best bet..

Good Luck

Answer 2

go to a lawyer