Introduction
The Statutory Risk Environment for Residential Builders in B.C.
Introduction to the Homeowner Protection Act Framework
Licensing, Registration, and Warranty-Related Obligations
Legal Risk from Defects, Deficiencies, and Building Envelope Issues
Environmental and Site Condition Liability Considerations
Review
Post-Completion Duties and Continuing Builder Exposure
Documentation Needed to Support Compliance and Defensibility
How Statutory Duties Interact with Contracts and Negligence Claims
Limitation Considerations for Residential Defect Disputes
Practical Risk-Reduction Strategies for B.C. Builders
Conclusion
