Tips from Centra Lawyers

How long must the owner retain the 10% holdback?

How long must the owner retain the 10% holdback?

Section 8 of the Builders Lien Act requires the owner to retain the holdback for a period of 55 days, after a certificate of completion is issued; which certificate is issued once the work is complete.

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