Tips from Centra Lawyers

Should I hold back 10% of the project payments?

Should I hold back 10% of the project payments?

Section 4 of the Builders Lien Act requires the owner to retain a holdback equal to 10% of the total payments made under the contract. As this is a statutory requirement, this is not negotiable.

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