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
It’s Time to Start Planning for Implementation of OSHA’s Silica Rule
No Signature, No Problem: Texas Court Holds Contractual Subrogation Waiver Still Enforceable
More Musings From the Mediation Trenches
Ben L. Aderholt Joins Coats Rose Construction Litigation Group
OSHA ETS Heads to Sixth Circuit
Homeowner may pursue negligence claim for construction defect, Oregon Supreme Court holds
Construction Trust Fund Statutes: Know What’s Required in the State Where Your Project Is Underway
Quick Note: Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond
CA Supreme Court Permits Insurers to Bring Direct Actions Seeking Reimbursement of Excessive Fees Against Cumis Counsel Under Limited Circumstances
Endorsement Excludes Replacement of Undamaged Property with Matching Materials
No Damage for Delay? No Problem: Exceptions to the Enforceability of No Damage for Delay Clauses
Daniel Ferhat Receives Two Awards for Service to the Legal Community
Utah Digs Deep and Finds “Design Defect” Includes Pre-Construction Geotechnical Reports
Motion for Reconsideration Challenging Appraisal Determining Cause of Loss Denied
Power Point Presentation on Nautilus v. Lexington Case
Insurance Policy Provides No Coverage For Slab Collapse in Vision One
Rattlesnake Bite Triggers Potential Liability for Walmart
How Does Weather Impact a Foundation?
Privacy In Pandemic: Senators Announce Covid-19 Data Privacy Bill
Haight Welcomes Robert S. Rucci
Fifth Circuit: Primary Insurer Relieved of Duty to Defend Without Release of Liability of Insured
Challenging and Defending a California Public Works Stop Payment Notice: Affidavit vs. Counter-Affidavit Process
California Judicial Council Votes to Rescind Prohibitions on Eviction and Foreclosure Proceedings
Breach of an Oral Contract and Unjust Enrichment and Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Bill Proposes First-Ever Federal Workforce Housing Tax Credit for Middle-Class Housing
Remodel Leaves Guitarist’s Home Leaky and Moldy
Boston Developer Sues Contractor Alleging Delays That Cost Millions
Bidder Be Thoughtful: The Impacts of Disclaimers in Pre-Bid Reports
Purse Tycoon Aims at Ultra-Rich With $85 Million Home
Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans for Contractors: Lessons From the Past
In One of the First Civil Jury Trials to Proceed Live in Los Angeles Superior Court During Covid, Aneta Freeman Successfully Prevailed on Behalf of our Client and Obtained a Directed Verdict and Non-Suit
Insurers Must Defend Allegations of Faulty Workmanship
Canada's Ex-Attorney General Set to Testify About SNC-Lavalin Scandal
Colorado Mayors Should Not Sacrifice Homeowners to Lure Condo Developers
University of Tennessee Commits to $1.9B Capital Plan
London’s Best Districts Draw Buyers on Italian Triple Dip
24/7 Wall Street Reported on Eight Housing Markets at All-Time Highs
Contractor Sues Yelp Reviewer for Defamation
Bad Faith Claim for Investigation Fails
Construction and Contract Issues Blamed for Problems at Anchorage Port
Supreme Court Holds Arbitrator can Fully Decide Threshold Arbitrability Issue
Indiana Federal Court Holds No Coverage for $50M Default Judgment for Lack of Timely Notice of Class Action
Penn Station’s Revival Gets a $1.6 Billion Down Payment
Louisiana Court Applies Manifestation Trigger to Affirm Denial of Coverage
Groundbreaking on New Boulder Neighborhood
California Supreme Court Declines Request to Expand Exceptions to Privette Doctrine for Known Hazards
Become Familiar With Your CGL Policy Exclusions to Ensure You Are Covered: Wardcraft v. EMC.
Things You Didn't Know About Your Homeowners Policy
Compliance Doesn’t Pay: Compliance Evidence Inadmissible in Strict Liability Actions
Denver Court Rules that Condo Owners Must Follow Arbitration Agreement