Alberta Private Construction - Builder's Lien Act
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.
