Ontario is looking to combat lien 'abuse' that's costing some homeowners big money
The Ontario government has passed legislation reforming the use of Notices of Security Interest — liens which housing advocates say can be placed against homes without the owner's knowledge, leading to surprise payouts. Now, the government is deciding what further action it might take.
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![Abel Cheung was surprised to learn that he had a Notice of Security Interest registered against his land title that was stopping him from refinancing his home. A man wearing glasses stands next to a water filter.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7060529.1702661489!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/abelcheung.jpg)
The Ontario government has passed legislation reforming the use of Notices of Security Interest — liens which housing advocates say can be placed against homes without the owner's knowledge, leading to surprise payouts. Now, the government is deciding what further action it might take.