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.
Construction Expert Witness 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 Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
Local # 4944
5251 Auto Ctr Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
http://www.kitsaphba.com
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of Spokane
Local # 4966
5813 E 4th Ave Ste 201
Spokane, WA 99212
http://www.shba.com
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
Home Builders Association of North Central
Local # 4957
PO Box 2065
Wenatchee, WA 98801
http://www.nchba.cc
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
MBuilders Association of Pierce County
Local # 4977
PO Box 1913 Suite 301
Tacoma, WA 98401
http://www.mbapierce.com
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
North Peninsula Builders Association
Local # 4927
PO Box 748
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
Jefferson County Home Builders Association
Local # 4947
PO Box 1399
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
http://www.jeffcohomebuilders.com
Seattle Washington Construction Expert Witness 10/ 10
Construction Expert Witness News and Information
For Seattle Washington
Judgment Stemming from a Section 998 Offer Without a Written Acceptance Provision Is Void
Banks Rejected by U.S. High Court on Mortgage Securities Suits
The Importance of Providing Notice to a Surety
Conflicts of Laws, Deficiency Actions, and Statutes of Limitations – Oh My!
Supreme Court Holds Arbitrator can Fully Decide Threshold Arbitrability Issue
Accounting for Payments on Projects Became Even More Crucial This Year
Statute of Limitations and Bad Faith Claims: Factors to Consider
Million-Dollar Home Sales Thrive While Low End Stumbles
Could This Gel Help Tame the California Fires?
Miller Act Payment Bond Surety Bound to Arbitration Award
Arizona Court of Appeals Awards Attorneys’ Fees in Quiet-Title Action
Michigan Court of Appeals Remands Construction Defect Case
No One to Go After for Construction Defects at Animal Shelter
Connecticut Civil Engineers Give the State's Infrastructure a "C" Grade
Five LEED and Green Construction Trends to Watch in 2020
Court of Appeals Upholds Default Judgment: Serves as Reminder to Respond to Lawsuits in a Timely Manner
Recommendations and Drafting Considerations for Construction Contingency Clauses Part III
Insurer Unable to Declare its Coverage Excess In Construction Defect Case
Property Damage, Occurrences, Delays, Offsets and Fees. California Decision is a Smorgasbord of Construction Insurance Issues
Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 01/26/22
Pennsylvania Reconstruction Project Beset by Problems
Ten Firm Members Recognized as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
A Court-Side Seat: An End-of-Year Environmental Update
Top 10 Construction Contract Provisions – Changes and Claims
New York Shuts Down Majority of Construction
Contractor Sued for Contract Fraud by Government
Construction Industry Groups Challenge DOL’s New DBRA Regulations
Presidential Memorandum Promotes Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West
2018 Update to EPA’s “Superfund Task Force Report”
Insured's Claim for Replacement Cost Denied
No Coverage Under Property Policy With Other Insurance and Loss Payment Provisions
New LG Headquarters Project Challenged because of Height
Lewis Brisbois Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for Insurance Law, Mass Tort/Class Actions Defense, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Environmental Law in 2024 Best Law Firms®
Insurer's Withheld Discovery Must be Produced in Bad Faith Case
Court Finds Duty To Defend Environmental Claim, But Defense Limited to $100,000
Heat Exposure Safety and Risk Factors
Exculpatory Provisions in Business Contracts
Do Not File a Miller Act Payment Bond Lawsuit After the One-Year Statute of Limitations
Construction Resumes after Defects
New-Home Sales in U.S. Unexpectedly Fall to Four-Month Low
Insurer Rejects Claim on Dolphin Towers
Homebuilders See Record Bearish Bets on Shaky Recovery
Construction Law: Unexpected, Fascinating, Bizarre
Medical Center Builder Sues Contracting Agent, Citing Costly Delays
Los Angeles Could Be Devastated by the Next Big Earthquake
Florida Adopts Daubert Standard for Expert Testimony
Large Canada Employers and Jobsites Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines
The Future of High-Rise is Localized and Responsive
New Law Raises Standard for Defense Experts as to Medical Causation
Construction Law Alert: Builder’s Alternative Pre-litigation Procedures Upheld Over Strong Opposition