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 Consultant 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 Consultant 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
Local # 4944
5251 Auto Ctr Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
http://www.kitsaphba.com
Seattle Washington Building Consultant 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 Consultant 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of North Central
Local # 4957
PO Box 2065
Wenatchee, WA 98801
http://www.nchba.cc
Seattle Washington Building Consultant 10/ 10
MBuilders Association of Pierce County
Local # 4977
PO Box 1913 Suite 301
Tacoma, WA 98401
http://www.mbapierce.com
Seattle Washington Building Consultant 10/ 10
North Peninsula Builders Association
Local # 4927
PO Box 748
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Seattle Washington Building Consultant 10/ 10
Jefferson County Home Builders Association
Local # 4947
PO Box 1399
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
http://www.jeffcohomebuilders.com
Seattle Washington Building Consultant 10/ 10
Building Consultant News and Information
For Seattle Washington
Court Denies Insurers' Motions for Summary Judgment Under All Risk Policies
“I Didn’t Sign That!” – Applicability of Waivers of Subrogation to Non-Signatory Third Parties
Homeowner Has No Grounds to Avoid Mechanics Lien
Designers “Airpocalyspe” Creations
#8 CDJ Topic: The Las Vegas HOA Fraud Case Concludes but Controversy Continues
Stacking of Service Interruption and Contingent Business Interruption Coverages Permitted
Insurers in New Jersey Secure a Victory on Water Damage Claims, But How Big a Victory Likely Remains to be Seen
BHA has a Nice Swing: Firm Supports Wounded Warrior Project at WCC Seminar
First Circuit: No Coverage, No Duty to Investigate Alleged Loss Prior to Policy Period
Malerie Anderson Named to D Magazine’s 2023 Best Lawyers Under 40
Joint Venture Dispute Over Profits
Meet D1's Neutrals Series: KENNETH FLOREY
Legislatures Shouldn’t Try to Do the Courts’ Job
“Bee” Careful: Unique Considerations When Negotiating a Bee Storage Lease Agreement
Insurance Law Client Alert: California Appeals Court Refuses to Apply Professional Services Exclusion to Products-Completed Operations Loss
What Counts as Adequate Opportunity to Cure?
Foreclosures Decreased Nationally in September
Why You Make A Better Wall Than A Window: Why Policyholders Can Rest Assured That Insurers Should Pay Legal Bills for Claims with Potential Coverage
CA Supreme Court Expands Scope of Lawyers’ Statute of Limitations to Non-Legal Malpractice Claims – Confusion Predicted for Law and Motion Judges
Pillsbury Insights – Navigating the Real Estate Market During COVID-19
2017 Colorado Construction Defect Recap: Colorado Legislature and Judiciary Make Favorable Advances for Development Community
Banks Loosening U.S. Mortgage Standards: Chart of the Day
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Faulty Workmanship Claim
Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures
Florida Contractor on Trial for Bribing School Official
Read Before You Sign: Claim Waivers in Project Documents
District Court Awards Summary Judgment to Insurance Firm in Framing Case
Resulting Loss Provision Does Not Salvage Coverage
White and Williams Defeats Policyholder’s Attempt to Invalidate Asbestos Exclusions
Atlanta Office Wins Defense Verdict For Property Manager On Claims By Vendor, Cross-Claims By Property Owner
Ill-fated Complaint Fails to State Claims Against Broker and FEMA
Federal Miller Act Payment Bond Claim: Who Gets Paid and Who Does Not? What Are the Deadlines?
American Arbitration Association Revises Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures
Documenting Contract Changes in Construction
Court Throws Wet Blanket On Prime Contractor's Attorneys' Fees Request In Prompt Payment Case
Workers Compensation Insurance: Dangers of the Audit Process
Federal District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Implementation of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule
South Carolina Law Clarifies Statue of Repose
Dispute Resolution in Your Construction Contract
Dealing with Abandoned Property After Foreclosure
Lakewood First City in Colorado to Pass Ordinance Limiting State Construction Defect Law
What Makes a Great Lawyer?
Tennessee High Court Excludes Labor Costs from Insurer’s Actual Cash Value Depreciation Calculations
Buyers Are Flocking to NYC’s Suburbs. Too Bad There Aren’t Many Homes to Sell.
25 Days After Explosion, Another Utility Shuts Off Gas in Boston Area
Pollution Created by Business Does Not Deprive Insured of Coverage
Thanks for My 6th Year Running as a Construction Litigation Super Lawyer
Housing Sales Hurt as Fewer Immigrants Chase Owner Dream
Colorado Legislature Kills SB 20-138 – A Bill to Extend Colorado’s Statute of Repose
Is Settling a Bond Claim in the Face of a Seemingly Clear Statute of Limitations Defense Bad Faith?