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For many types of liens, if the lien was properly obtained and follows the rules, you will need to negotiate with the other party to pay off the debt in exchange for removal of the lien. However, the Superior Court can order the removal of liens that are obtained improperly.

Make Changes to Title If legal proceedings are not taken within one year, the Claim of Builders Lien can be cancelled and removed from title by submitting a Form 17. The nature of interest on Form 17 must say 'Claim of Builders Lien by Effluxion of Time' and include the registration number of the charge to be removed.

Each province has different rules about the time limit of a lien. In Alberta, for example, your lien is valid for 180 days from the date the lien was placed. In Ontario, liens are only valid for 90 days from the date of last on site working.

As the homeowner, you can obtain a bond, called a surety bond or a lien discharge bond, from an insurance company to cover the lien's amount. Because lien bonds can be complex, you should meet with an agent from the insurance company to determine which type of bond would suit your situation.

The cost for these bonds is between 2-3% of the value of the lien inclusive of court costs. So if a mechanics lien is filed for $500,000. The court would add 25% for court costs bringing the total value to $625,000.

Once a lien is registered by CRA it will effectively act as a mortgage. Foreclosure proceedings will not necessarily start if you continue to leave the debt unpaid, but if you want to transfer or sell the property, CRA will need to get paid first.