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
Seattle Expands Bridge Bioswale Projects
Event-Cancellation Insurance Issues During a Pandemic
Human Eye Resolution Virtual Reality for AEC
A Relatively Small Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix
The Harmon Hotel Construction Defect Trial to Begin
California Supreme Court Allows Claim Under Unfair Competition Statute To Proceed
After More than Two Years, USDOT Rejects WSDOT’s Recommendation to Reinstate Non-Minority Women-Owned DBEs into DBE Participation Goals
Are Untimely Repairs an “Occurrence” Triggering CGL Coverage?
Is Arbitration Final and Binding?
The Looming Housing Crisis and Limited Government Relief—An Examination of the CDC Eviction Moratorium Two Months In
Need to Cover Yourself for “Crisis” Changes on a Job Site? Try These Tips (guest post)
Supreme Court Rejects “Wholly Groundless” Exception to Question of Arbitrability
Bound by Group Builders, Federal District Court Finds No Occurrence
From Singapore to Rio Green Buildings Keep Tropical Tenants Cool
Bertha – The Tunnel is Finished, but Her Legacy Continues
Construction Litigation Roundup: “That’s Not How I Read It”
The Conscious Builder – Interview with Casey Grey
On the Ten Year Anniversary of the JOBS Act A Look-Back at the Development of Crowdfunding
Environmental Justice Legislation Update
KF-103 v. American Family Mutual Insurance: An Exception to the Four Corners Rule
Recycling Our Cities, One Building at a Time
Survey: Workers Lack Awareness of Potentially Hazardous Nanomaterials
A Court-Side Seat: Flint Failures, Missed Deadlines, Toad Work and a Game of Chicken
Los Angeles Considering Census of Seismically Unstable Buildings
Merger to Create Massive Los Angeles Construction Firm
Lessons Learned from Implementing Infrastructure BIM in Helsinki
The Drought Is Sinking California
Scary Movie: Theatre Developer Axed By Court of Appeal In Prevailing Wage Determination Challenge
Haight has been named a Metropolitan Los Angeles Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in four practice areas and Tier 2 in one practice area by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021
Reasonableness of Denial of Requests for Admission Based Upon Expert’s Opinions Depends On Factors Within Party’s Understanding
Good Signs for Housing Market in 2013
Be Careful in Contracting and Business
Hawaii Supreme Court Finds Subcontractor Has No Duty to Defend Under Indemnity Provision
New York City Council’s Carbon Emissions Regulation Opposed by Real Estate Board
DOD Contractors Receive Reprieve on Implementation of Chinese Telecommunications Ban
A Lawyer's Perspective on Current Issues Dominating the Construction Industry
New York’s 2022 Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act: Significant Amendments to the C.P.L.R.
New York Court Discusses Evidentiary Standards for Policy Rescission Based on Material Misrepresentation
Hunton Insurance Coverage Partner Lawrence J. Bracken II Awarded Emory Public Interest Committee’s 2024 Lifetime Commitment to Public Service Award
Baltimore Project Pushes To Meet Federal Deadline
You’ve Been Suspended – Were You Ready?
Panama Weighs Another Canal Expansion at Centennial Mark
Negligence Claim Not Barred by Gist of the Action Doctrine
Several Wilke Fleury Attorneys Featured in Sacramento Magazine’s 2023 Top Lawyers!
Feds Used Wire to Crack Las Vegas HOA Scam
California Attempts to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
Too Costly to Be Fair: Texas Appellate Court Finds the Arbitration Clause in a Residential Construction Contract Unenforceable
Little Known Florida Venue Statue Benefitting Resident Contractors
Study Finds Mansion Tax Reduced Sales in New York and New Jersey
You Are Not A “Liar” Simply Because You Amend Your Complaint