Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Alberta: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Alberta: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

by | Dec 15, 2025 | Civil Law, Calgary construction law team, Construction projects in Alberta, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP

Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “Act”) has changed how money flows on construction projects. One of the biggest shifts is around pay-when-paid clauses, contract terms that say a subcontractor only gets paid once the general contractor has been...
Does Remedial or Warranty Work Extend the Lien Filing Deadline in Alberta?

Does Remedial or Warranty Work Extend the Lien Filing Deadline in Alberta?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Civil Law, Alberta Builders Liens, Calgary construction law team, Construction projects in Alberta, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP

When it comes to construction liens in Alberta, timing is critical. Missing the filing deadline can mean losing lien rights entirely. Under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), the rules are clear: remedial work or warranty work does not extend the...