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
How Are You Dealing with Material Delays / Supply Chain Impacts?
When Is Mandatory Arbitration Not Mandatory?
Additional Insured Secures Defense Under Subcontractor's Policy
Appraisal Panel Can Determine Causation of Loss under Ohio Law
Superior Court Of Pennsylvania Holds That CASPA Does Not Allow For Individual Claims Against A Property Owner’s Principals Or Shareholders
General Indemnity Agreement Can Come Back to Bite You
Another Reminder that Contracts are Powerful in Virginia
New Orleans Drainage System Recognized as Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Vexed by Low Demand for Mortgages
Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver
How New York City Plans to Soak Up the Rain
Gatluak Ramdiet Named to The National Black Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40” List
Quick Note: Discretion in Determining Prevailing Party for Purposes of Attorney’s Fees
Noncumulation Clause Limits Coverage to One Occurrence
BUILD Act Inching Closer To Reality
Partners Jeremy S. Macklin and Mark F. Wolfe Secure Seventh Circuit Win for Insurer Client in Late Notice Dispute
Augmenting BIM Classifications – Interview with Eveliina Vesalainen of Granlund
24/7 Wall Street Reported on Eight Housing Markets at All-Time Highs
When “Substantially Similar” Means “Fundamentally Identical”: Delaware Court Enforces Related Claim Provision to Deny D&O Coverage for Securities Class Action
Construction Firm Sues City and Engineers over Reservoir Project
Balancing Risk and Reward: The Complexities of Stadium Construction Projects
Subrogation Waiver Unconscionable in Residential Fuel Delivery Contract
5 Ways Equipment Financing is Empowering Small Construction Businesses
Exploring the Future of Robotic Construction with Dr. Thomas Bock
In Colorado, Primary Insurers are Necessary Parties in Declaratory Judgment Actions
Boston Contractor Faces More OSHA Penalties
Digital Twins – Interview with Cristina Savian
Wage Theft Investigations and Citations in the Construction Industry
Contract’s Definition of “Substantial Completion” Does Not Apply to Third Party for Purposes of SOL, Holds Court of Appeal
Arizona Purchaser Dwelling Actions Are Subject to a New Construction
Quick Note: October 1, 2023 Changes to Florida’s Construction Statutes
Arizona Supreme Court Leaves Limits on Construction Defects Unclear
Little Known Florida Venue Statue Benefitting Resident Contractors
CA Supreme Court Set to Rule on Important Occurrence Issue Certified by Ninth Circuit
Floating Cities May Be One Answer to Rising Sea Levels
2020s Most Read Construction Law Articles
Insured's Remand of Bad Faith Action Granted
No Coverage Where Cracks in Basement Walls Do Not Amount to Sudden Collapse
Lewis Brisbois Ranks Among Top 25 Firms on NLJ’s 2021 Women in Law Scorecard
Cherokee Nation Wins Summary Judgment in COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim
Pennsylvania Finds Policy Triggered When Property Damage Reasonably Apparent
Nevada Bill Aims to Reduce Legal Fees For Construction Defect Practitioners
Miller Act and “Public Work of the Federal Government”
SB800 CONFIRMED AS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS
How a Robot-Built Habitat on Mars Could Change Construction on Earth
Hanover, Germany Apple Store Delayed by Construction Defects
Construction Defect Claim Must Be Defended Under Florida Law
Ten Newmeyer & Dillion Attorneys Selected to the Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Huh? Action on Construction Lien “Relates Back” Despite Notice of Contest of Lien
There Was No Housing Bubble in 2008 and There Isn’t One Now