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
Heat Stress Deaths Show Europe Isn’t Ready for Climate Change
Call Me Maybe? . . . Don’t Waive Your Rights Under the Right to Repair Act’s Prelitigation Procedures
3D Printing: A New Era in Concrete Construction
Privity Problems Continue for Additional Insureds in the Second Circuit
Best Lawyers Honors 48 Lewis Brisbois Attorneys, Recognizes Four Partners as 'Lawyers of the Year'
COVID-19 Is Not Direct Physical Loss Or Damage
Hospital Settles Lawsuit over Construction Problems
Liability Cap Does Not Exclude Defense Costs for Loss Related to Deep Water Horizon
LEED Certified Courthouse Square Negotiating With Insurers, Mulling Over Demolition
Circuit Court Lacks Appellate Jurisdiction Over Order Compelling Appraisal
NY Estimating Consultant Settles $3.1M Government Project Fraud Case
State And Local Bid Protests: Sunk Costs and the Meaning of a “Win”
BWB&O Partners are Recognized as 2022 AV Preeminent Attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell!
Department Of Labor Recovers $724K In Back Wages, Damages For 255 Workers After Phoenix Contractor Denied Overtime Pay, Falsified Records
The "Dark Overlord" Strikes The Practice Of Law: What Law Firms Can Do To Protect Themselves
General Contractors: Consider Importance of "Primary Noncontributory" Language
California Reinstates COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Bond Principal Necessary on a Mechanic’s Lien Claim
Sun, Sand and Stir-Fry? Miami Woos Chinese for Property: Cities
Anchorage Building Codes Credited for Limited Damage After Quakes
Standard of Care
California’s Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements: Public Works and AB 3018, What You Need to Know
Sometimes a Reminder is in Order. . .
Virginia Allows Condominium Association’s Insurer to Subrogate Against a Condominium Tenant
Contractor Wins in Arbitration Only to Lose Before the Superior Court on Section 7031 Claim
Court Clarifies Sequence in California’s SB800
Mortgage Battle Flares as U.K. Homebuying Loses Allure
Manhattan to Add Most Office Space Since ’90 Over 3 Years
Bond Principal Necessary on a Mechanic’s Lien Claim
Massive Redesign Turns Newark Airport Terminal Into a Foodie Theme Park
Bridges Need More Attention
Hawaii Federal District Court Denies Brokers' MSJ on Duties Owed In Construction Defect Case
Counsel Investigating Coverage Can be Sued for Invasion of Privacy
Rhode Island Examines a Property Owner’s Intended Beneficiary Status and the Economic Loss Doctrine in the Context of a Construction Contract
Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits
Reasonableness of Liquidated Damages Determined at Time of Contract (or, You Can’t Look Back Again)
Expanded Virginia Court of Appeals Leads to Policyholder Relief
Veterans Day – Thank You for Your Service
The Role of Code Officials in the Design-Build Process
‘Revamp the Camps’ Cabins Displayed at the CA State Fair
Fracking Fears Grow as Oklahoma Hit by More Earthquakes Than California
California Builders’ Right To Repair Is Alive
Edward Beitz and William Taylor Recognized by US News – Best Lawyers as a "Lawyer of the Year"
Actual Cost Value Includes Depreciation of Repair Labor Costs
Liquidated Damages: Too High and It’s a Penalty. Too Low and You’re Out of Luck.
DOJ to Prosecute Philadelphia Roofing Company for Worker’s Death
Jersey Shore Town Trying Not to Lose the Man vs. Nature Fight on its Eroded Beaches
Colorado Senate Bill 13-052: The “Transit-Oriented Development Claims Act of 2013.”
Insured's Lack of Knowledge of Tenant's Growing Marijuana Means Coverage Afforded for Fire Loss
No Duty To Defend Additional Insured When Bodily Injury Not Caused by Insured