The plaintiff subcontractor registered construction liens for foundation work performed on a cottage following flood damage.
The court had to determine whether the liens were timely, which required deciding whether the Old Act or New Act applied based on the transition provisions.
The court found that the flood repair work constituted a new contract entered into before July 1, 2018, meaning the Old Act's 45-day preservation deadline applied.
Because the liens were registered more than 45 days after the last supply of materials, they were declared expired and vacated.
The plaintiff's alternative claim in quantum meruit and the defendant's claim for breach of contract were both dismissed.
