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
Hawaii Supreme Court Construes Designated Premises Endorsement In Insured's Favor
A Community Constantly on the Brink of Disaster
The Economic Loss Rule and the Disclosure of Latent Defects: In re the Estate of Carol S. Gattis
No Coverage for Construction Defects Under Arkansas Law
Hawaii Court of Appeals Finds Insured AOAO Not Liable for Securing Inadequate Insurance
Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
California Makes Big Changes to the Discovery Act
COVID-19 Response: Essential Business Operations: a High-Stakes Question Under Proliferating “Stay at Home” Orders
IRMI Expert Commentary: Managing Insurance Coverage from Multiple Insurers
Old Case Teaches New Tricks
Up in Smoke - 5th Circuit Finds No Coverage for Hydrochloric Acid Spill Based on Pollution Exclusion
Equipment Costs? It’s a Steal!
Timely Written Notice to Insurer and Cooperating with Insurer
Defenses Raised Three-Years Too Late Estop Insurer’s Coverage Denial
California Posts Nation’s Largest Gain in Construction Jobs
South Carolina Contractors Regain General Liability Coverage
Professional Services Exclusion Bars Coverage Where Ordinary Negligence is Inseparably Intertwined With Professional Service
#7 CDJ Topic: Truck Ins. Exchange v. O'Mailia
Certificates of Insurance May Confer Coverage
In Review: SCOTUS Environmental and Administrative Decisions in the 2020 Term
Earthquake Hits Mid-Atlantic Region; No Immediate Damage Reports
Can a Contractor be Liable to Second Buyers of Homes for Construction Defects?
Florida District Court Finds That “Unrelated” Design Errors Sufficient to Trigger “Related Claims” Provision in Architects & Engineers Policy
Firm Seeks to Squash Subpoena in Coverage CD Case
California Bullet Train Clears Federal Environmental Approval
Testing Your Nail Knowledge
Quick Note: Insurer’s Denial of Coverage Waives Right to Enforce Post-Loss Policy Conditions
Sweat the Small Stuff – Don’t Overlook These Three (3) Clauses When Negotiating Your Construction Contract
Construction Litigation Roundup: “Just Hanging Around”
School District Settles Construction Lawsuit with Additional Million
Spearin Doctrine: Alive, Well and Thriving on its 100th Birthday
Another TV Fried as Georgia Leads U.S. in Lightning Costs
Proposed California Legislation Would Eliminate Certain Obstacles to Coverage for Covid-19 Business Income Losses
Montana Supreme Court Tackles Decade-Old Coverage Dispute Concerning Asbestos Mineworker Claims
California Clarifies Its Inverse Condemnation Standard
Be Careful When Requiring Fitness for Duty Examinations
County Elects Not to Sue Over Construction Defect Claims
California’s Prompt Payment Laws: Just Because an Owner Has Changed Course Doesn’t Mean It’s Changed Course on Previous Payments
9th Circuit Closes the Door on “Open Shop” Contractor
Substitutions On a Construction Project — A Specification Writer Responds
Self-Storage Magnates Cash In on the Surge in Real Estate
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks White and Williams as a Leading Law Firm
District Court's Ruling Affirmed in TCD v American Family Mutual Insurance Co.
As Some States Use the Clean Water Act to Delay Energy Projects, EPA Issues New CWA 401 Guidance
When is a Residential Subcontractor not Subject to the VCPA? Read to Find Out
Preserving Your Construction Claim
Addenda to Construction Contracts Can Be an Issue
Is the Sky Actually Falling (on Green Building)?
Attorney’s Fees Entitlement And Application Under Subcontract Default Provision
Virginia Civil Engineers Give the State's Infrastructure a "C" Grade