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
Force Majeure and COVID-19 in Construction Contracts – What You Need to Know
Environmental Roundup – May 2019
California’s Labor Enforcement Task Force Continues to Set Fire to the Underground Economy
California Court Forces Insurer to Play Ball in COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Suit
Construction Feb. Jobs Jump by 61,000, Jobless Rate Up from Jan.
CDC Issues Moratorium on Residential Evictions Through 2020
Is it the End of the Story for Redevelopment in California?
Claimants’ Demand for Superfluous Wording In Release Does Not Excuse Insurer’s Failure to Accept Policy Limit Offer Within Time Specified
Insured's Jury Verdict Reversed After Improper Trial Tactics
What Sustainable Building Materials Will the Construction Industry Rely on in 2020?
Mortenson Subcontractor Fires Worker Over Meta Data Center Noose
Winning Attorney Fees in Litigation as a California Construction Contractor or Subcontractor
Arizona Supreme Court Confirms a Prevailing Homeowner Can Recover Fees on Implied Warranty Claims
Consider the Risks Associated with an Exculpatory Clause
Manhattan Home Sales Rise at Slower Pace as Prices Jump
The Reptile Theory in Practice
Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits
New Nafta Could Settle Canada-U.S. Lumber War, Resolute CEO Says
Where Standing, Mechanic’s Liens, and Bankruptcy Collide
Ex-San Francisco DPW Director Sentenced to Seven Years in Corruption Case
Read Before You Sign: Claim Waivers in Project Documents
Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Rose at a Faster Pace in October
Florida Governor Signs Construction Defect Amendments into Law
Modern Tools Are Key to Future-Proofing the Construction Industry
Homeowner Protection Act of 2007 Not Just for Individual Homeowners Anymore?
Between Scylla and Charybids: The Mediation Privilege and Legal Malpractice Claims
2018 Update to EPA’s “Superfund Task Force Report”
Three lawyers from Haight were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition
Jobsite Safety Should Be Every Contractors' Priority
A Court-Side Seat: Waters, Walls and Pipelines
Texas Supreme Court Defines ‘Plaintiff’ in 3rd-Party Claims Against Design Professionals
South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Takes Proactive Step to Treat PFAS, Safeguard Water Supplies
Novation Agreements Under Federal Contracts
Preserving Your Construction Claim
Arizona Rooftop Safety: Is it Adequate or Substandard?
Wildfires Threaten to Make Home Insurance Unaffordable
Congratulations to Associate Madeline Arcellana on Her Selection as a Top Rank Attorney in Southern Nevada!
“Positive Limiting Barriers” Are An Open and Obvious Condition, Relieving Owner of Duty to Warn
Builder’s Risk Coverage—Construction Defects
Virginia Decision Emphasizes Importance of Naming All Necessary Parties
English v. RKK. . . The Saga Continues
Issues to Watch Out for When Managing Remote Workers
Allen, TX Board of Trustees Expected to Approve Stadium Repair Plans
Stormy Skies Ahead? Important News Regarding a Hard Construction Insurance Market
Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (03/08/23) – Updates on U.S. Mortgage Applications, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Multifamily Sector
Best Lawyers Honors 43 Lewis Brisbois Attorneys, Recognizes Three Partners as 'Lawyers of The Year'
Subcontractor’s Miller Act Payment Bond Claim
Lumber Liquidators’ Home-Testing Methods Get EPA Scrutiny
The Relevance and Reasonableness of Destructive Testing
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC Recognized Among The Top 50 Construction Law FirmsTM of 2023 by Construction Executive