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
Best Lawyers Honors Hundreds of Lewis Brisbois Attorneys, Names Four Partners ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Construction Defects and Second Buyers in Pennsylvania
There's No Such Thing as a Free House
Preserving Lien Rights on Private Projects in Washington: Three Common Mistakes to Avoid
Alabama Limits Duty to Defend for Construction Defects
Is Privity of Contract with the Owner a Requirement of a Valid Mechanic’s Lien? Not for GC’s
How to Get Your Bedroom Into the Met Museum
Property Damage to Insured's Own Work is Not Covered
Insurer Must Cover Construction Defects Claims under Actual Injury Rule
Can a Non-Signatory Invoke an Arbitration Provision?
Claims for Bad Faith and Punitive Damages Survive Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment
Transition Study a Condo Board’s First Defense against Construction Defects
New Nafta Could Settle Canada-U.S. Lumber War, Resolute CEO Says
The Unpost, Post: Dynamex and the Construction Indianapolis
Newmeyer & Dillion Announces New Partner Bahaar Cadambi
Steps to Curb Construction Defect Actions for Homebuilders
Application of Efficient Proximate Cause Doctrine Supports Coverage
Couple Gets $79,000 on $10 Million Construction Defect Claim
Insured's Experts Excluded, But Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied
Predicting the Future of Texas’s Grid Is a Texas-Sized Challenge
Las Vegas Sphere Lawsuits Roll On in Nevada Courtrooms
Exclusions Bar Coverage for Damage Caused by Chinese Drywall
Quick Note: Attorney’s Fees and the Significant Issues Test
While Construction Permits Slowly Rise, Construction Starts and Completions in California Are Stagnant
Don’t Fall in Trap of Buying the Cheapest Insurance Policy as it May be Bad for Your Business Risks and Needs
Contractor Disputes Report Amid Amazon Warehouse Collapse Lawsuit
Homebuilding Held Back by Lack of Skilled Workers
Why Construction Firms Should Think Differently on the Issue of Sustainability
It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt Payment Requirements in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co.
A Brief Primer on Perfecting Your Mechanics Lien When the Property Owner Files Bankruptcy
Definitions Matter in Illinois: Tenant Held Liable Only for Damage to Apartment Unit
California Fears El Nino's Dark Side Will Bring More Trouble
Hovnanian Increases Construction Defect Reserves for 2012
NY Appellate Court Holds Common Interest Privilege Applies to Parties to a Merger
Do You Have the Receipt? Pennsylvania Court Finds Insufficient Evidence That Defendant Sold the Product
Building Supplier Sued for Late and Defective Building Materials
Consultant’s Corner: Why Should Construction Business Owners Care about Cyber Liability Insurance?
Nailing Social Media: The Key to Generating Leads for Construction Companies
Construction Employment Rises in Half of the States
US Appeals Court Slams FERC on Long-Muddled State Environmental Permits
Effects of Amendment to Florida's Statute of Repose on the Products Completed Operations Hazard
How Long is Your Construction Warranty?
Sales Pickup Shows Healing U.S. Real Estate Market
Personal Guarantor Cannot Escape a Personal Guarantee By…
Insured's Lack of Knowledge of Tenant's Growing Marijuana Means Coverage Afforded for Fire Loss
In UK, 16th Century Abbey Modernizes Heating System by Going Back to Roman Times
No Conflict in Successive Representation of a Closely-Held Company and Its Insiders Where Insiders Already Possess Company’s Confidential Information
GIS and BIM Integration Will Transform Infrastructure Design and Construction
Resurgent Housing Seen Cushioning U.S. From World Woes: Economy
Miller Act Claim for Unsigned Change Orders