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
U.K. Broadens Crackdown on Archaic Property Leasehold System
Wes Payne Receives Defense Attorney of the Year Award
Insurer Must Defend General Contractor
Traub Lieberman Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Who’s Who Legal
Wendel Rosen Construction Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Candis Jones Named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2023 “Atlanta 500” List
Quick Note: Do Your Homework When it Comes to Selecting Your Arbitrator
Construction Defects Lead to Demolition
“A No-Lose Proposition?”
Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Earth Movement Exclusion Denied
Wall Failure Due to Construction Defect Says Insurer
Construction Attorneys Tell DBR that Business is on the Rise
New OSHA Vaccination Requirements For Employers With 100 Or More Employees (And Additional Advice for California Employers)
Accident/Occurrence Requirement Does not Preclude Coverage for Vicarious Liability or Negligent Supervision
Hundreds Celebrated the Grand Opening of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California Riverside Construction Training Center
Get Creative to Solve Your Construction Company's Staffing Challenges
Ex-Pemex CEO Denies Allegations of Involvement in Brazil Scandal
Notice and Claims Provisions In Contracts Matter…A Lot
Wake County Justice Center- a LEED Silver Project done right!
Appellate Court Endorses Discretionary Test for Vicarious Disqualification of Law Firms Due To New Attorney’s Conflict
Extrinsic Evidence, or Eight Corners? Texas Court Sheds Light on Determining the Duty to Defend
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Guidance
Foreclosing Junior Lienholders and Recording A Lis Pendens
BHA’s Next MCLE Seminar in San Diego on July 25th
New Jersey Rules that Forensic Lab Analysts Can’t be Forced to Testify
Defenses Raised Three-Years Too Late Estop Insurer’s Coverage Denial
Short-Term Rental Legislation & Litigation On the Way!
Determining the Cause of the Loss from a Named Windstorm when there is Water Damage - New Jersey
Don’t Kick the Claim Until the End of the Project: Timely Give Notice and Preserve Your Claims on Construction Projects
Federal Magistrate Judge Recommends Rescission of Policies
Architectural Firm Disputes Claim of Fault
Risk Management for Condominium Conversions
Insured’s Bad Faith Insurance Claim Evaporates Before its Eyes
Disputed Facts on Cause of Collapse Results in Denied Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment
The Importance of a Notice of Completion to Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers
Consultant’s Corner: Why Should Construction Business Owners Care about Cyber Liability Insurance?
Texas Federal District Court Dismisses COVID-19 Claim
The Importance of the Recent Amendment to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence
LAX Runway Lawsuit a Year Too Late?
No Coverage For Construction Defects When Complaint Alleges Contractual Damages
Ambitious Building Plans in Boston
David M. McLain, Esq. to Speak at the 2014 CLM Claims College
Landmark Towers Association, Inc. v. UMB Bank, N.A. or: One Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Bunch
Massachusetts High Court: Attorney's Fee Award Under Consumer Protection Act Not Covered by General Liability Insurance Policy
Construction Defect Bill a Long Shot in Nevada
Ohio Supreme Court Holds No Occurence Arises from Subcontractor's Faulty Workmanship
Congratulations to BWB&O’s Los Angeles Office on Another Successful MSJ!
LA Metro To Pay Kiewit $297.8M Settlement on Freeway Job
In All Fairness: Illinois Appellate Court Finds That Arbitration Clause in a Residential Construction Contract Was Unconscionable and Unenforceable
Not If, But When: Newly Enacted Virginia Legislation Bans “Pay-If-Paid” Clauses In Construction Contracts