R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175: GENERAL, Construction Lien Act
Construction Lien Act
Loi sur le privilège dans l’industrie de la construction
R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 175
GENERAL
Historical version for the period May 20, 2011 to June 30, 2011.
Last amendment: O. Reg. 174/11.
This Regulation is made in English only.
1. The office of the Crown to which a copy of a claim for lien must be given under subsection 34 (3) of the Act is as follows:
1. Where the contract is with a Ministry of the Crown, the office of the Director of Legal Services of that Ministry.
2. Where the contract is with the Ontario Housing Corporation, the office of the Director of Legal Services of the Ministry of Housing.
3. Where the contract is with a college of applied arts and technology, the office of the president of the college.
4. Where the contract is with any other office of the Crown, the chief executive officer of that office. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 1.
2. (1) A notice to a contractor under section 18 of the Act may be in Form 1. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (1).
(2) A notice to a landlord under subsection 19 (1) of the Act may be in Form 2. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (2).
(3) A notice to a contractor under subsection 19 (1) of the Act may be in Form 3. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (3).
(4) A notice to a lien claimant under subsection 19 (3) of the Act may be in Form 4. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (4).
(5) A declaration of last supply under subsection 31 (5) of the Act shall be in Form 5. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (5).
(6) A certificate of the substantial performance of a contract under section 32 of the Act shall be in Form 6. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (6).
(7) A certificate of completion of a subcontract under subsection 33 (1) of the Act shall be in Form 7. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (7).
(8) A claim for lien under section 34 of the Act shall be in Form8. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (8).
(9) An affidavit of verification of a claim for lien under section 34 of the Act may be in Form 9. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (9).
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, subsection (9) is revoked. See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 1, 9.
(10) A certificate of action under section 36 of the Act shall be in Form 10. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (10).
(11) A notice requiring a lien claimant whose lien is sheltered under the statement of claim of some other person to provide further particulars of the claim or of any fact alleged in the claim under paragraph 4 of subsection 36 (4) of the Act may be in Form 11. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (11).
(12) A notice under clause 40 (3) (b), (c) or (d) of the Act may be in Form 12. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (12).
(13) A notice under clause 40 (3) (a) of the Act may be in Form 13. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (13).
(14) A release of lien under section 41 of the Act shall be in Form 14. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (14).
(15) A notice of postponement under section 43 of the Act shall be in Form 15. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (15).
(15.1) A bond posted as security under section 44 of the Act shall be in Form 15.1. O. Reg. 416/93, s. 1.
(16) A judgement under section 58 of the Act directing a reference of the whole action to a master or appointed local master for trial shall be in Form 16. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (16).
(17) A notice of trial under section 60 of the Act may be in Form17. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (17).
(18) A notice of settlement meeting under section 60 of the Act may be in Form 18. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (18).
(19) A judgement under section 62 of the Act shall be,
(a) in Form 19, where the lien attaches to the premises; or
(b) in Form 20, where the lien does not attach to the premises. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (19).
(20) A report under section 62 of the Act shall be,
(a) in Form 21, where the lien attaches to the premises; or
(b) in Form 22, where the lien does not attach to the premises. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (20).
(21) A financial guarantee bond under subsection 78 (10) of the Act shall be in Form 23. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (21).
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, section 2 is amended by adding the following subsection:
(21.1) A notice of intention to register a condominium under section 33.1 of the Act shall be in Form 24. O. Reg. 174/11, s. 2.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 2, 9.
(22) Where an affidavit provided for in this Regulation is sworn or affirmed by an illiterate person, the jurat to the affidavit shall be in the form prescribed in the Superior Court of Justice rules of court. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 2 (22); O. Reg. 366/02, s. 1.
3. (1) Copies of certificates of the substantial performance of a contract shall be published in a construction trade newspaper in the following form and manner:
1. In each issue, all certificates shall appear on a single page or consecutive pages, and shall be arranged alphabetically by the upper-tier municipality or single-tier municipality in which the premises are situated.
2. The contents of each certificate of the substantial performance of a contract published in a construction trade newspaper shall be the same as in the original of the certificate, except that the signature of the payment certifier or other persons certifying substantial performance shall be deleted. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 3 (1); O. Reg. 366/02, s. 2.
(2) Declarations of the substantial performance of a contract shall be published in the same form and manner as certificates of the substantial performance of a contract. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, s. 3 (2).
FORM 1
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR UNDER SECTION 18 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 1.
FORM 2
NOTICE TO LANDLORD UNDER SUBSECTION 19 (1) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 2.
FORM 3
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR UNDER SUBSECTION 19 (1) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 3.
FORM 4
NOTICE TO LIEN CLAIMANT UNDER SUBSECTION 19 (3) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 4.
FORM 5
DECLARATION OF LAST SUPPLY UNDER SUBSECTION 31 (5) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 5.
FORM 6
CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT UNDER SECTION 32 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 6.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, Form 6 is revoked and the following substituted:
FORM 6
CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT UNDER SECTION 32 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | |||||||||||
(County/District or Regional Municipality/City or Borough of Municipality of | |||||||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | |||||||||||
(street address and city, town, etc., or, if there is no street address, the location of the premises) | |||||||||||
This is to certify that the contract for the following improvement: | |||||||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | |||||||||||
(short description of the improvement) | |||||||||||
to the above premises was substantially performed on ………………………………………………….… | |||||||||||
(date substantially performed) | |||||||||||
Date certificate signed: ………………………………….............................................................................. | |||||||||||
........................................................................................................................................................................ | |||||||||||
(payment certifier where there is one) | |||||||||||
........................................................................................................................................................................ | |||||||||||
(owner and contractor, where there is no payment certifier) | |||||||||||
Name of owner: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. | |||||||||||
Address for service: ……………………………………………………………………………………….... | |||||||||||
Name of contractor: ………………………………………………………………………………………… | |||||||||||
Address for service: ………………………………………………………………………………………… | |||||||||||
Name of payment certifier: …………………………………………………………………………………. | |||||||||||
(where applicable) | |||||||||||
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. | |||||||||||
(Use A or B whichever is appropriate) | |||||||||||
A. |
Identification of premises for preservation of liens: | ||||||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………... | |||||||||||
(where liens attach to premises, reference to lot and plan number or instrument | |||||||||||
B. |
Office to which claim for lien must be given to preserve lien: | ||||||||||
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… | |||||||||||
(where liens do not attach to premises) |
O. Reg. 174/11, s. 3.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 3, 9.
FORM 7
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF SUBCONTRACT UNDER SUBSECTION 33 (1) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 7.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, Form 7 is revoked and the following substituted:
FORM 7
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF SUBCONTRACT UNDER SUBSECTION 33 (1) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
This is to certify the completion of a subcontract for the supply of services or materials between .................. | ||||||||
............................................................................................................................................................................. | ||||||||
(name of subcontractor) | ||||||||
and ……………………….………… dated the …………….…..day of ……………..…………… , 20…….. | ||||||||
The subcontract provided for the supply of the following services or materials ................................................ | ||||||||
….......................................................................................................................................................................... | ||||||||
to the following improvement: | ||||||||
……………………………………………………….....................................................………........................ | ||||||||
(short description of the improvement) | ||||||||
of premises at | ||||||||
……………………………………………………….....................................................………......................... | ||||||||
(street address, or if there is none, the location of the premises) | ||||||||
Date of certification …………………………………..............……………………………………………….. | ||||||||
............................................................................................................................................................................. | ||||||||
(payment certifier where there is one) | ||||||||
.............................................................................................................................................................................. | ||||||||
(owner and contractor) | ||||||||
Name of owner: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. | ||||||||
Address for service: …………………………………………………………………………………………… | ||||||||
Name of contractor: …………………………………………………………………………………………… | ||||||||
Address for service: …………………………………………………………………………………………… | ||||||||
Name of payment certifier (where applicable): ………………………………………………………………. | ||||||||
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. | ||||||||
(Use A or B whichever is appropriate) | ||||||||
A. |
Identification of premises for preservation of liens: | |||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………... | ||||||||
(where liens attach to premises, reference to lot and plan number or | ||||||||
B. |
Office to which claim for lien must be given to preserve lien: | |||||||
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… | ||||||||
(where liens do not attach to premises) |
O. Reg. 174/11, s. 4.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 4, 9.
FORM 8
CLAIM FOR LIEN UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 8.
FORM 9
AFFIDAVIT OF VERIFICATION OF LIEN CLAIM UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 9.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, Form 9 is revoked. See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 5, 9.
FORM 10
CERTIFICATE OF ACTION UNDER SECTION 36 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 10.
FORM 11
NOTICE REQUIRING PARTICULARS OF SHELTERED CLAIM FOR LIEN UNDER PARAGRAPH 4 OF SUBSECTION 36 (4) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 11.
FORM 12
NOTICE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION OF PERSON VERIFYING CLAIM FOR LIEN UNDER SECTION 40 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 12.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, Form 12 is revoked and the following substituted:
FORM 12
NOTICE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION ON CLAIM FOR LIEN UNDER SECTION 40 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
TO: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………........... | |||||||
(a person named in the claim for lien as having an interest in the premises, the contractor or | |||||||
This is notice that ……………………………………………………………………………………................ , | |||||||
(name of lien claimant, agent or assignee of lien claimant or | |||||||
a person who is liable to be cross-examined on the claim for lien in respect of an improvement to the following | |||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. | |||||||
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. | |||||||
(street address of premises) | |||||||
will be cross-examined regarding that claim on ..……….………….. , …………………… , at ……………… , | |||||||
(date) |
(time) | ||||||
at the office of ........................................................................................................................................................ | |||||||
(name, address and telephone number of examiner) | |||||||
You are entitled to be present at the cross-examination either personally or by counsel and to participate in the | |||||||
Date: …………………………………….....................................………………………………………............... | |||||||
………………………………………………......................................................................................................... | |||||||
………………………………………………......................................................................................................... | |||||||
(name, address and telephone number of person or solicitor requiring cross-examination) |
O. Reg. 174/11, s. 6.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 6, 9.
FORM 13
NOTICE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION UNDER SECTION 40 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 13.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, Form 13 is revoked and the following substituted:
FORM 13
NOTICE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION UNDER SECTION 40 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
TO: ………………………………………………………….......................................………….…………… , | ||||||
(name of lien claimant, agent or assignee of lien claimant or trustee of the workers’ trust fund) | ||||||
a person who is liable to be cross-examined on a claim for lien dated ……………………………............ | ||||||
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... | ||||||
(street address of premises) | ||||||
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND TO BE CROSS-EXAMINED ON OATH respecting the claim for lien on | ||||||
……….…………….. , ………………………… , at …………………… , at the office of ............................. | ||||||
(date) |
(time) | |||||
.............................................................................................................................................................................. | ||||||
(name, address and telephone number of examiner) | ||||||
and to bring with you all documents relating to the claim. | ||||||
If you fail, without due cause, to attend your lien may be discharged or you may be liable for any legal costs | ||||||
Date: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….............. | ||||||
………………………………………………........................................................................................................ | ||||||
………………………………………………........................................................................................................ | ||||||
(name, address and telephone number of person or solicitor requiring cross-examination) |
O. Reg. 174/11, s. 7.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 7, 9.
FORM 14
RELEASE OF LIEN UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 14.
FORM 15
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF LIEN UNDER SECTION 43 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 15.
FORM 15.1
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE BOND UNDER SECTION 44 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
O. Reg. 416/93, s. 2; O. Reg. 450/98, s. 1.
FORM 16
JUDGMENT DIRECTING A REFERENCE FOR TRIAL UNDER SECTION 58 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 16.
FORM 17
NOTICE OF TRIAL UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 17.
FORM 18
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT MEETING UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 18.
FORM 19
JUDGMENT AT TRIAL UNDER SECTION 62 OF THE ACT WHERE LIEN ATTACHES TO PREMISES
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 19.
FORM 20
JUDGMENT AT TRIAL UNDER SECTION 62 OF THE ACT WHERE LIEN DOES NOT ATTACH TO PREMISES
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 20.
FORM 21
REPORT UNDER SECTION 62 OF THE ACT WHERE LIEN ATTACHES TO PREMISES
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 21.
FORM 22
REPORT UNDER SECTION 62 OF THE ACT WHERE LIEN DOES NOT ATTACH TO PREMISES
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 22.
FORM 23
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE BOND UNDER SUBSECTION 78 (10) OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 175, Form 23; O. Reg. 450/98, s. 2.
Note: On the day subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 2 to the Open for Business Act, 2010 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following Form:
FORM 24
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER A CONDOMINUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM ACT, 1998 UNDER SECTION 33.1 OF THE ACT
Construction Lien Act
Name of declarant: …………………………………………………………………………………………….… | |
Address for service: ………………………………………………………………………………………........... | |
Concise overview of the land (include reference to the lot and plan number and the parcel number(s)): | |
………………........................................................................................................................................................ | |
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | |
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | |
(Complete for each contractor who supplied services or materials to an improvement during the 90-day period | |
Name of contractor: …………………………………………………………………………………………........ | |
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... | |
Address for service (if known): ………………………………………………………………………………...... | |
(Add the name, address and address for service of other contractors if applicable) |
O. Reg. 174/11, s. 8.
See: O. Reg. 174/11, ss. 8, 9.