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
Scott Saylin Expands Employment Litigation and Insurance Litigation Team at Payne & Fears
No Duty to Defend Construction Defect Claims under Kentucky Law
Unpredictable Opinion Regarding Construction Lien (Reinstatement??)
Incorporation by Reference in Your Design Services Contract– What Does this Mean, and Are You at Risk? (Law Note)
Risky Business: Contractual Protections in the 'New Normal'
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Denies Bad Faith Claim in HO Policy Dispute
COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims Four Years Later: What Have We Learned?
Boilerplate Contract Language on Permits could cause Problems for Contractors
Amid the Chaos, Trump Signs Executive Order Streamlining Environmental Permitting and Disbands Infrastructure Council
Construction Halted in Wisconsin Due to Alleged Bid Issues
Hunton Insurance Group Advises Policyholders on Issues That Arise With Wildfire Claims and Coverage – A Seven-Part Wildfire Insurance Coverage Series
California Court of Appeal Finds Alleged Inadequate Defense by Insurer-Appointed Defense Counsel Does Not Trigger a Right to Independent Counsel
Don’t Be Lazy with Your Tenders
Hunton Insurance Partner Syed Ahmad Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 40 & Under Hot List
GAO Sustains Unsupported Past Performance Evaluation and Unequal Discussion Bid Protest
Hurricane Harvey: Understanding the Insurance Aspects, Immediate Actions for Risk Managers
New Rule Prohibits Use of Funds For Certain DoD Construction and Infrastructure Programs and Projects
Homebuilding Design Goes 3D
Tips for Contractors Who Want to Help Rebuild After the California Wildfires
New Strategy for Deterring Intracorporate Litigation?: Delaware Supreme Court Supports Fee-Shifting Bylaws
Waive Not, Want Not: Waivers and Releases on California Construction Projects
Why Should Businesses Seek Legal Help Early On?
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (05/17/23) – A Flop in Flipping, Plastic Microbes and Psychological Hard Hats
New York Revises Retainage Requirements for Private Construction Contracts: Overview of the “5% Retainage Law”
Intel's $20B Ohio 'Mega-Site' is Latest Development in Chip Makers' Rush to Boost US Production
Virtual Reality for Construction
Floors Collapse at Russian University in St. Petersburg
Serial ADA Lawsuits Targeting Small Business Owners
Late Progress Payments on Local Public Works Projects Are Not a Statutory Breach of Contract
Defense Victory in Breach of Fiduciary Action
#3 CDJ Topic: Underwriters of Interest Subscribing to Policy No. A15274001 v. ProBuilders Specialty Ins. Co., Case No. D066615
Insured's Experts Excluded, But Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Concludes “Soup to Nuts” Policy Does Not Include Faulty Workmanship Coverage
Prevailing HOAs Not Entitled to Attorneys’ Fees in Enforcement Actions Brought Under Davis-Stirling
Iconic Seattle Center Arena Roof the Only Piece to Stay in $900-Million Rebuild
How to Defend Stucco Allegations
Triple Points to the English Court of Appeal for Clarifying the Law on LDs
With Wildfires at a Peak, “Firetech” Is Joining Smart City Lineups
Liability Insurer’s Duty To Defend Insured Is Broader Than Its Duty To Indemnify
California Commission Recommends Switching To Fault-Based Wildfire Liability Standard for Public Utilities
Architectural Firm Disputes Claim of Fault
Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Increase 0.8% in November
Hurricane Milton Barrels Toward Florida With 180 MPH Winds
Assembly Bill 1701 Contemplates Broader Duty to Subcontractor’s Employees by General Contractor
Oregon Supreme Court Confirms Broad Duty to Defend
Policy's Limitation Period for Seeking Replacement Costs Not Enforced Where Unreasonable
US Proposes Energy Efficiency Standards for Federal Buildings
Be Aware of Two New Statutes that Became Effective May 1, 2021
Sobering Facts for Construction Safety Day
Insurer Must Pay To Defend Product Defect Claims From Date Of Product Installation