Construction lien review
We help contractors, subcontractors, owners, and businesses assess whether lien-related steps may be available or required.
Civil Litigation Service
Construction & General Liens
Construction and lien disputes can involve strict timelines, project records, payment chains, holdbacks, and property interests. Sawan Law House LLP helps clients assess lien rights, payment disputes, and practical litigation options.
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Construction disputes can escalate quickly because payment, property, project timelines, and multiple parties are often involved at the same time. A contractor may be unpaid. An owner may dispute quality or completion. A subcontractor may be caught between the work performed and the payment chain above them.
Sawan Law House LLP helps clients approach construction and lien disputes with urgency and organization. We review the project documents, identify the parties and payment flow, assess the work performed, and help determine whether lien-related steps, negotiation, a demand, a defence, or court action may be appropriate.
These disputes are often won or lost in the records. Written contracts, site photos, change orders, invoices, messages, holdback details, deficiency lists, and payment proof can all affect the strength of a claim or defence.
This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Construction and lien matters are fact-specific and can be time-sensitive, so you should speak with a lawyer about your circumstances before taking or delaying any step.
How We Help
Focused support for each stage of your matter.
Unpaid work and invoices
We assist with disputes over labour, materials, extras, deficiencies, delays, back charges, and unpaid project balances.
Holdback issues
Construction payment disputes may involve holdbacks and project payment chains. We help clients organize the records needed to understand the dispute.
Owner and contractor disputes
We help owners and contractors respond to disagreements over scope, quality, completion, payment, and project documentation.
Preservation of records
Lien and construction disputes are document-heavy. We help clients gather contracts, invoices, site records, photos, payment records, and communications.
Negotiation and court steps
We help clients evaluate settlement options, demand payment, respond to lien claims, and prepare court materials where necessary.
Our Process
A clear path from first conversation to next steps.
1
Identify the project and parties
We map the owner, contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, property, contract chain, and payment history.
2
Review deadlines and documents
We look at the timing of work, invoices, completion, notices, registrations, and other records that may affect lien options.
3
Assess the payment dispute
We separate unpaid balances, extras, deficiencies, back charges, holdbacks, and damages so the claim or response is focused.
4
Choose the next step
We help clients decide whether negotiation, demand, lien-related action, defence, or court materials are required.
What To Prepare
Helpful documents for your consultation.
You do not need to have everything ready before contacting us, but these items can help us understand your situation faster.
- Contract, quote, purchase order, change order, or scope of work
- Invoices, payment records, holdback details, account statements, and receipts
- Site photographs, deficiency lists, inspection notes, and completion records
- Emails, texts, project logs, meeting notes, and notices between the parties
- Property details, title information, lien documents, or discharge materials
- Records of extras, delays, back charges, replacement work, or repair costs
Common Questions
Construction lien questions clients often ask.
Are construction liens time-sensitive?
Yes. Lien rights can involve strict timing and document requirements. If payment is unpaid or a lien has been registered, get advice quickly.
Can an owner dispute a lien?
Yes. An owner may have options depending on the project records, contract terms, payment history, deficiencies, and the steps taken by the lien claimant.
What records matter most in a construction dispute?
Contracts, change orders, invoices, payment records, site photos, deficiency records, project messages, and timelines are often central.