Washington Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: (SB 5536) The legislature passed a contractor protection bill that reduces contractors' exposure to lawsuits to six years from 12, and gives builders seven "affirmative defenses" to counter defect complaints from homeowners. Claimant must provide notice no later than 45 days before filing action; within 21 days of notice of claim, "construction professional" must serve response; claimant must accept or reject inspection proposal or settlement offer within 30 days; within 14 days following inspection, construction pro must serve written offer to remedy/compromise/settle; claimant can reject all offers; statutes of limitations are tolled until 60 days after period of time during which filing of action is barred under section 3 of the act. This law applies to single-family dwellings and condos.
Building Expert Contractors Licensing
Guidelines Seattle Washington
A license is required for plumbing, and electrical trades. Businesses must register with the Secretary of State.
Association Directory
Local # 4955
335 116th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
http://www.masterbuildersinfo.com
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
Local # 4944
5251 Auto Ctr Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
http://www.kitsaphba.com
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of Spokane
Local # 4966
5813 E 4th Ave Ste 201
Spokane, WA 99212
http://www.shba.com
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of North Central
Local # 4957
PO Box 2065
Wenatchee, WA 98801
http://www.nchba.cc
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
MBuilders Association of Pierce County
Local # 4977
PO Box 1913 Suite 301
Tacoma, WA 98401
http://www.mbapierce.com
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
North Peninsula Builders Association
Local # 4927
PO Box 748
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
Jefferson County Home Builders Association
Local # 4947
PO Box 1399
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
http://www.jeffcohomebuilders.com
Seattle Washington Building Expert 10/ 10
Building Expert News and Information
For Seattle Washington
Combating Climate Change by Reducing Embodied Energy in the Built Environment
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Industry
New York Federal Court Enforces Construction Exclusion, Rejects Reimbursement Claim
Mandatory Attorneys’ Fee Award for Actions Brought Under the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
Bill Seeks to Protect Legitimate Contractors
To Ease Housing Crunch, Theme Parks Are Becoming Homebuilders
California Supreme Court Holds “Notice-Prejudice” Rule is “Fundamental Public Policy” of California, May Override Choice of Law Provisions in Policies
Mortgage Firms Face Foreclosure Ban Until 2022 Under CFPB Plan
Time To “Construct” New Social Media Policies
Construction Law Alert: Builder’s Alternative Pre-litigation Procedures Upheld Over Strong Opposition
Georgia Supreme Court Limits Damages Under Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act
Congratulations to Jonathan Kaplan on his Promotion to Partner!
Critical Updates in Builders Risk Claim Recovery: Staying Ahead of the "Satisfactory State" Argument and Getting the Most Out of LEG 3
Christopher Leise Recognized by US News – Best Lawyers 2022 "Lawyer of the Year"
Governor Signs Permit Extension Bill Extending Permit Deadlines to One Year
A New Study: Unexpected Overtime is Predictable and Controllable
Gilbane Project Exec Completes His Mission Against the Odds
Singer Ordered to Deposition in Construction Defect Case
Congratulations to Arezoo Jamshidi & Michael Parme Selected to the 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
N.J. Appellate Court Applies Continuous Trigger Theory in Property Damage Case and Determines “Last Pull” for Coverage
Crypto and NFTs Could Help People Become Real Estate Tycoons
Struggling Astaldi Announces Defaults on Florida Highway Contracts
2016 Hawaii Legislature Enacts Five Insurance-Related Bills
Georgia State and Local Governments Receive Expanded Authority for Conservation Projects
Limitations: There is a Point of No Return
VOSH Jumps Into the Employee Misclassification Pool
Legislatures Shouldn’t Try to Do the Courts’ Job
Mexico's Richest Man Carlos Slim to Rebuild Collapsed Subway Line
Contractors with Ties to Trustees Reaped Benefits from LA Community College Modernization Program
Building in the Age of Technology: Improving Profitability and Jobsite Safety
Late Filing Contractor Barred from Involving Subcontractors in Construction Defect Claim
Harmon Tower Demolition on Hold
Climate Change a Factor in 'Unprecedented' South Asia Floods
Lump Sum Subcontract? Perhaps Not.
Potential Coverage Issues Implicated by the Champlain Towers Collapse
Housing-Related Spending Makes Up Significant Portion of GDP
Endorsements Do Not Exclude Coverage for Wrongful Death Claim
Insurer in Bad Faith Due to Adjuster's Failure to Keep Abreast of Case Law
NTSB Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Structure Specifics, Finding Collapse Cause Will Take Months
Feds Used Wire to Crack Las Vegas HOA Scam
E-Commerce Logistics Test Limits of Tilt-Up Construction
Pennsylvania Superior Court Tightens Requirements for Co-Worker Affidavits in Asbestos Cases
Appeal of an Attorney Disqualification Order Results in Partial Automatic Stay of Trial Court Proceedings
Construction-Industry Clients Need Well-Reasoned and Clear Policies on Recording Zoom and Teams Meetings
Maybe California Actually Does Have Enough Water
Client Alert: Release of Liability Agreement Extinguishes Duty of Ordinary Care
Alaska District Court Sets Aside Rulings Under New Administration’s EO 13795
UK Construction Output Rises Unexpectedly to Strongest Since May
Joint Venture Dispute Over Profits
Examination of the Product Does Not Stop a Pennsylvania Court From Applying the Malfunction Theory