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Alberta Private Construction - Builder's Lien Act

Statute

Step 1: Notice

  • Non-Statutory: NACM recommends sending a non-statutory notice in conjunction with first furnishing.
  • Please note the very short window for lien.

Step 2: Lien
  • Alberta, a builders' lien must be registered at the Land Titles Office within 45 days after the work is completed or the materials supplied. Oilfield claims must be filed within 90 days.
Step 3: Foreclosure
  • Within 180 days of lien filing or within 30 days from the day that the registered lienholder is served with the notice to commence, the lien ceases to exist.