To Lien or Not to Lien: Navigating Improvements and What Qualifies as Lienable Work

In Ontario, services and materials are considered lienable if same are supplied to an “improvement”. This might include any alteration, addition, capital repair, demolition, or construction on the land or premises. This broad scope encompasses on-site and off-site services, building materials, and equipment rentals, provided they are necessary for the project’s completion and benefiting all construction parties. However, sometimes works performed by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may not qualify under the Construction Act, or adjacent case law, as being “lienable” work. In this Webinar, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law will address this issue and explore the nuances.