Construction Lien Deadlines in New Brunswick
Under the Construction Prompt Payment and Adjudication Act, SNB 2023, c. 15
A construction lien secures payment for work or materials against the improved land in New Brunswick, but only if it is preserved within 60 days (NB Construction Remedies Act ss. 59-61). Miss that window and the right to lien is lost, no matter how strong the underlying claim.
New Brunswick construction liens deadlines
The statutory clocks for this topic in New Brunswick, with section citations.
| Clock | Value | Statute |
|---|---|---|
Lien filing window Days to preserve or register a construction lien before the right expires. NB Construction Remedies Act Sections 59-61 | 60 days | NB Construction Remedies Act Sections 59-61 |
What a lien secures
A construction lien attaches to the owner's interest in the land that was improved. If the claim is not paid, it can ultimately be enforced through sale of that interest, and the 10% statutory holdback fund is the first source the law looks to in order to satisfy it.
The New Brunswick filing deadline is strict
A construction lien must be preserved or registered within 60 days (NB Construction Remedies Act ss. 59-61), measured from a triggering event such as substantial performance, completion, or the last day work or materials were supplied. New Brunswick courts apply the window strictly.
Liens and prompt payment work together
Prompt payment governs when money must move in New Brunswick; the construction lien and holdback secure the money if it does not. A complete compliance posture tracks all three at once.
Construction liens in New Brunswick: FAQ
How long do I have to file a construction lien in New Brunswick?
60 days (NB Construction Remedies Act ss. 59-61) from the triggering event.
What triggers the lien deadline in New Brunswick?
Usually substantial performance or completion of the contract, or the last day on which the claimant supplied work or materials, depending on the role of the claimant.
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