Christopher Douglas Godin and Godin Contracting Ltd.

Enforcement Action
Monetary Penalty
Issue Date

On November 12, 2020, pursuant to s. 28.3(1)(b) of the Homeowner Protection Act (the “Act”), Godin Construction Ltd. (“GCL”) and Christopher Douglas Godin (“Godin”) were issued a monetary penalty, jointly and severely, in the single amount of $7,350.00. This Monetary Penalty was issued for the following reasons:

  • GCL and Godin, contrary to section 14(1) of the Act, conducted the business of a residential builder without a valid BC Housing (“BCH”) Residential Builder Licence between the period of, or about, July 30, 2019, and February 2020; 
  • On July 22, 2020, BCH issued Compliance Order 20-0020 (the “CO”) to GCL and Godin directing that GCL and Godin immediately cease carrying on the business of a Licensed Residential Builder (“LRB”), cease all signage, marketing, advertising and other publications and media that imply, suggest or holdout in any manner that either Godin or GCL is a LRB, and immediately apply for and become a LRB pursuant to section 14(1) of the Act; 
  • GCL and Godin were ordered to comply with the CO by August 28, 2020; and  
  • GCL and Godin failed to comply with the orders contained in the CO by the requested compliance date. 

MP 20-008