Serving Delta
Civil litigation lawyers serving Delta, BC
We act for Delta residents and businesses in contract, debt, construction and property disputes, from our office on the Surrey–North Delta border.
Delta’s port, logistics and farming businesses generate supplier, trucking and equipment contract disputes, and rural properties in Ladner and East Delta raise boundary, access and easement questions that a city lot rarely does.
How we help Delta clients
- Strata DisputesDisputes between owners, tenants and strata corporations over bylaws, fines, repairs and governance.
- Contract DisputesClaims for breach of contract between individuals, contractors and businesses.
- Debt RecoveryRecovering money you are owed and enforcing judgments, or defending a debt claim.
- Construction DisputesRenovations and builds that go wrong, unpaid trades, deficiencies and builders liens.
- Property DisputesDeals that fall apart, deposits in dispute, and disagreements between co-owners or neighbours.
Courts that hear Delta matters
- Depending on the type of matter, Delta files are generally heard at Surrey Provincial Court or the New Westminster Law Courts.
- Civil Resolution Tribunal (online): small claims up to $5,000 and most strata disputes.
Questions from Delta clients
A neighbour in Ladner is using a strip of my land. Where do I start?
Start with a survey and the title search, which show the legal boundary and any registered easements. Many boundary disputes settle once both owners see the survey. If they do not, the claim usually belongs in BC Supreme Court.
Should I try to settle?
It is almost always worth exploring. Most civil cases settle before trial. A settlement gives you certainty and control over the result, and a sensible offer made early can also affect who pays legal costs later.
Who pays legal costs if I win?
In BC Supreme Court the successful party is usually awarded costs, but those are set by a tariff and typically cover only part of the actual legal fees. In small claims and at the Civil Resolution Tribunal, the costs you can recover are more limited.
How long does a lawsuit take?
A small claim can be resolved in months. A contested Supreme Court action commonly takes one to three years to reach trial, although most settle well before that.
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Book a consultation
Tell us what has happened. We will tell you where you stand.
The first consultation is free, at our Surrey office on 120 Street.