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
Hudson Tunnel Plan Shows Sign of Life as U.S. Speeds Review
The Goldilocks Rule: Panel Rejects Proposed Insurer-Specific MDL Proceedings for Four Large Insurers, but Establishes MDL Proceeding for the Smallest
Protecting Your Business From Liability Claims Stemming From COVID-19 Exposure
Contract’s Definition of “Substantial Completion” Does Not Apply to Third Party for Purposes of SOL, Holds Court of Appeal
Buyers Are Flocking to NYC’s Suburbs. Too Bad There Aren’t Many Homes to Sell.
One Shot to Get It Right: Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Workplace
Defense Victory in Breach of Fiduciary Action
Contract Change #8: Direct Communications between Owners and Contractors (law note)
CGL Coverage for Liquidated Damages and the Contractual Liability Exclusion
Negligence Against a Construction Manager Agent
Be Careful When Requiring Fitness for Duty Examinations
Where Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts Collide
LAX Construction Defect Suit May Run into Statute of Limitations
Washington School District Sues Construction Company Over Water Pipe Damage
San Francisco House that Collapsed Not Built to Plan
New Iowa Law Revises Construction Defects Statute of Repose
Unwrapped Pipes Lead to Flooding and Construction Defect Lawsuit
Project Labor Agreements Will Now Be Required for Large-Scale Federal Construction Projects
Homeowner Who Wins Case Against Swimming Pool Contractor Gets a Splash of Cold Water When it Comes to Attorneys’ Fees
Storm Breaches California River's Levee, Thousands Evacuate
Flood Insurance Claim Filed in State Court Properly Dismissed
UPDATE: Texas Federal Court Permanently Enjoins U.S. Department of Labor “Persuader Rule” Requiring Law Firms and Other Consultants to Disclose Work Performed for Employers on Union Organization Efforts
Insurer Has No Obligation to Cover Arbitration Award in Construction Defect Case
Embracing Generative Risk Mitigation in Construction
“To Indemnify, or Not to Indemnify, that is the Question: California Court of Appeal Addresses Active Negligence in Indemnity Provisions”
Court Strikes Expert Opinion That Surety Acted as a “De Facto Contractor”
New York Office Secures Appellate Win in Labor Law 240(1) Fall in Basement Accident Case
Are Untimely Repairs an “Occurrence” Triggering CGL Coverage?
Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures
Diggerland, UK’s Construction Equipment Theme Park, is coming to the U.S.
Of Pavement and Pandemic: Liability and Regulatory Hurdles for Taking It Outside
Blackstone to Buy Apartments From Greystar in $2 Billion Deal
Can General Contractors Make Subcontractors Pay for OSHA Violations?
Builders Beware: Smart Homes Under Attack by “Hide ‘N Seek” Botnet
Construction Litigation Roundup: “Who Needs Them”
Don’t Assume Your Insurance Covers A Newly Acquired Company
New Report: Civil Engineering Salaries and Job Satisfaction Are Strong and Climbing at a Faster Rate Than Past Reports
California Rejects Judgments By Confession Pursuant to Civil Code Section 1132
Don’t Conspire to Build a Home…Wait…What?
Settlement Reached on Troubled Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas
Angela Cooner Appointed Vice-Chair of Arizona’s Inaugural Board of Legal Specialization Construction Defect Law Advisory Commission
How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Construction Litigation?
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto. But When it Comes to the CalOSHA Appeals Board, They Can Say it Any Way They Please
"Multiple Claims" Provisions on Contractor's Professional Liability Policy Creates a Trap for Policyholders
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Named 2022 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner
KF-103 v. American Family Mutual Insurance: An Exception to the Four Corners Rule
New York Court Finds Insurers Cannot Recover Defense Costs Where No Duty to Indemnify
Risk Spotter Searches Internal Data Lakes For Loaded Words
As Laura Wreaks Havoc Along The Gulf, Is Your Insurance Ready to Respond?
Owner Bankruptcy: What’s a Contractor to Do?