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
Mississippi exclusions j(5) and j(6) “that particular part”
Georgia Amends Anti-Indemnity Statute
The Power of Team Bonding: Transforming Workplaces for the Better
Congratulations to Nicholas Rodriguez on His Promotion to Partner
California’s Fifth Appellate District Declares the “Right to Repair Act” the Exclusive Remedy for Construction Defect Claims
Liability Policy’s Arbitration Endorsement Applies to Third Party Beneficiaries, Including Additional Insureds
Tort Claims Against an Alter Ego May Be Considered an Action “On a Contract” for the Purposes of an Attorneys’ Fees Award under California Civil Code section 1717
"On Second Thought"
Former Sponsor of the Lenox Facing Suit in Supreme Court
Tetra Tech-U.S. Cleanup Dispute in San Francisco Grows
As of July 1, 2024, California Will Require Most Employers to Have a Written Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) and Training. Is Your Company Compliant?
Traub Lieberman Recognized in 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
New Case Law Update: Mountain Valleys, Chevron Deference and a Long-Awaited Resolution on the Sacketts’ Small Lot
Some Work Cannot be Included in a Miller Act Claim
Federal Miller Act Payment Bond Claim: Who Gets Paid and Who Does Not? What Are the Deadlines?
Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (12/07/22) – Home Sales, EV Charging Infrastructure, and Office Occupancy
French President Vows to Rebuild Fire-Collapsed Notre Dame Roof and Iconic Spire
Federal Court Asks South Dakota Supreme Court to Decide Whether Injunction Costs Are “Damages,” Adopts Restatement’s Position on Providing “Inadequate” Defense
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (5/1/24) – IMF’s Data on Housing, REITs Versus Private Real Estate, and Suburban Versus Urban Office Property Market
Client Alert: Disclosure of Plaintiff’s Status as Undocumented Alien to Prospective Jury Panel Grounds for Mistrial
Feds Used Wire to Crack Las Vegas HOA Scam
To Ease Housing Crunch, Theme Parks Are Becoming Homebuilders
Can a Non-Union Company Be Compelled to Arbitrate?
Condo Collapse Spurs Hometown House Member to Demand U.S. Rules
High Attendance Predicted for West Coast Casualty Seminar
Parties Can Agree to Anything In A Settlement Agreement………Or Can They?
Edgewater Plans to Sue Over Pollution During Veterans Field Rehab
Homeowners Not Compelled to Arbitration in Construction Defect Lawsuit
NYC Building Explosion Kills Two After Neighbor Reports Gas Leak
Congratulations to BWB&O’s Los Angeles Office on Another Successful MSJ!
Property Damage to Insured's Own Work is Not Covered
Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Decline for Eighth Month
CC&Rs Not the Place for Arbitration Agreement, Court Rules
#8 CDJ Topic: The Las Vegas HOA Fraud Case Concludes but Controversy Continues
Kansas Man Caught for Construction Scam in Virginia
Green Energy Can Complicate Real Estate Foreclosures
Precedent-Setting ‘Green’ Apartments in Kansas City
Groundbreaking on New Boulder Neighborhood
The ALI Restatement – What Lies Ahead?
Additional Insured Secures Defense Under Subcontractor's Policy
Report to Congress Calls for Framework to Cut Post-Quake Recovery Time
Risk Transfer: The Souffle of Construction Litigation
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Denies Bad Faith Claim in HO Policy Dispute
Last Parcel of Rancho del Oro Masterplan Purchased by Cornerstone Communties
Insurer's Bad Faith is Actionable Tort for Purposes of Choice of Law Analysis
Is Ohio’s Buckeye Lake Dam Safe?
Judge Tells DOL to Cork its Pistol as New Overtime Rule is Blocked
Amendments to California Insurance Code to Require Enhanced Claims Handling Requirements for Claims Arising Out Of Catastrophic Events
NY Attorney General to Propose Bill Requiring Climate Adaptation for Utilities